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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
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% 9% 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% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68.8%
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 DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.007mg 1235%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 44.69g 284%
Vitamin K 163µg 136%
Iron 11.1mg 0.21mg 136%
Fats 5.85g 74.85g 106%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.008mg 77%
Magnesium 264mg 1mg 63%
Potassium 1724mg 20mg 50%
Saturated fat 1.586g 11.703g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 16.843g 41%
Copper 0.328mg 0.019mg 34%
Phosphorus 252mg 21mg 33%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 0.57g 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Sodium 148mg 635mg 21%
Protein 11.43g 0.96g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.019mg 19%
Calories 310kcal 680kcal 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Calcium 111mg 8mg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.01mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0mg 9%
Choline 34.2mg 6%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.3µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 27µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.57g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

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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
54%
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.