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Saffron vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between saffron and fish sandwiches

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper; however, fish sandwiches have more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1224% more.
  • Saffron has 45 times more vitamin C than fish sandwiches. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while fish sandwiches have 1.8mg.
  • Saffron is lower in sodium.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +956%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +736.9%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +337.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10660.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.4%

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.
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4388.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +155.9%
Contains more FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more WaterWater +307.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +504.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.264mg 1224%
Iron 11.1mg 1.5mg 120%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 1.8mg 88%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.07mg 72%
Magnesium 264mg 25mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 206mg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 6.257g 28%
Copper 0.328mg 0.075mg 28%
Selenium 5.6µg 18µg 23%
Sodium 148mg 602mg 20%
Phosphorus 252mg 116mg 19%
Carbs 65.37g 26.69g 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 93µg 46µg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.14mg 10%
Fats 5.85g 12.45g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Calcium 111mg 37mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 2.595g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.15mg 4%
Calories 310kcal 257kcal 3%
Protein 11.43g 10.29g 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.949g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.