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Saffron vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8520%
Contains more IronIron +5185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1626.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +626.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +405728.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12525%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1090.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11368.4%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1179.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3826.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 310kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 11.43g 0.96g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 0.57g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 0.57g Saffron
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Saffron
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 264mg 1mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 8mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 20mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.21mg Saffron
Sugar 0.57g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.019mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.15mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 635mg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 65IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg 16µg Saffron
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 28.408mg 0.007mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.3µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.019mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.008mg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 93µg 5µg Saffron
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Saffron
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 1.586g 11.703g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Mayonnaise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Saffron
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.