Saffron vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saffron and rosemary
- Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus; however, rosemary is richer in vitamin A, fiber, and calcium.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1193% more than rosemary.
- Rosemary has 4 times less phosphorus than saffron. Saffron has 252mg of phosphorus, while rosemary has 66mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Rosemary, fresh.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +158.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2859.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +270.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +469.5% |
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Fats
~5.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.96mg | 1193% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 21.8mg | 66% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 6.65mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.336mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 91mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 14.1g | 41% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 668mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 66mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 317mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 11.43g | 3.31g | 16% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 20.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 146µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 131kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.901g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.036mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 2.838g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Folate | 93µg | 109µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.912mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.301mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.16g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 5.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.