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Saffron vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Ricotta

  • Ricotta has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Folate than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1235% more than Ricotta.
  • Saffron has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
6
:
4
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Iron +2821.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +1541.9%
Contains more Copper +1461.9%
Contains more Manganese +473366.7%
Contains more Calcium +86.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.16
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +2821.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +1541.9%
Contains more Copper +1461.9%
Contains more Manganese +473366.7%
Contains more Calcium +86.5%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Selenium +158.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.16

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
7
:
5
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2248.8%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2248.8%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +2050.3%
Contains more Other +434.3%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Water +502.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.26
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +2050.3%
Contains more Other +434.3%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Water +502.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745.5%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +745.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 3.04g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 11.26g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 65.37g 3.04g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 174kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.27g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 11.1mg 0.38mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 11mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 158mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 105mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.09mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.328mg 0.021mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.006mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 530IU 445IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.013mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.195mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.104mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.043mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 12µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 8.295g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.385g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Saffron
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.709g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.