Saffron vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and rye different?
- Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium; however, rye is richer in fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1123% higher.
- Rye has a lower glycemic index (34) than saffron (70).
Spices, saffron and Rye grain are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238% |
| Contains more IronIron | +322.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1002.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +243.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +174.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
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Protein
~10.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 2.577mg | 1123% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.63mg | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.294mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 15.1g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 110mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 510mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 4.27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.316mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 13.9µg | 15% |
| Folate | 93µg | 38µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.65mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 332mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.767g | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 148mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.197g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 1.63g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.367mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 75.86g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 10.34g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 338kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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
479%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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