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Saffron vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between saffron and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1205% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1034.2%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +136%
Contains more ZincZinc +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4041.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.9%

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1074.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +362.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.653g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.686mg 1205%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.086mg 71%
Iron 11.1mg 5.57mg 69%
Magnesium 264mg 23mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.702mg 49%
Potassium 1724mg 152mg 46%
Sodium 148mg 941mg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 6.442mg 31%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Phosphorus 252mg 102mg 21%
Copper 0.328mg 0.139mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.835g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.487mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Folate 93µg 134µg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10.3µg 9%
Calcium 111mg 19mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Calories 310kcal 418kcal 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg 4%
Fiber 3.9g 2.8g 4%
Protein 11.43g 9.46g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1.986g 4%
Fats 5.85g 8.64g 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 1µg 3%
Carbs 65.37g 74.05g 3%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Net carbs 61.47g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.653g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.