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Saffron vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between saffron and sapodillas

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in saffron is higher than in sapodillas.
  • Saffron covers your daily iron needs 129% more than sapodillas.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of sapodillas is 37.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Sapodilla, raw.

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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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +793.3%
Contains more IronIron +1287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%

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 49% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2629.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +564.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2497.7%
Contains more FatsFats +431.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.5%
Contains more OtherOther +990%
Contains more WaterWater +555.5%

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
27% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18690.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Sapodilla DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.8mg 129%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.037mg 75%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 14.7mg 73%
Magnesium 264mg 12mg 60%
Potassium 1724mg 193mg 45%
Phosphorus 252mg 12mg 34%
Copper 0.328mg 0.086mg 27%
Protein 11.43g 0.44g 22%
Folate 93µg 14µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.02mg 19%
Carbs 65.37g 19.96g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.011g 14%
Calories 310kcal 83kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0mg 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 21mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.2mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 1.1g 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.194g 6%
Fiber 3.9g 5.3g 6%
Sodium 148mg 12mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 3µg 3%
Net carbs 61.47g 14.66g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.521g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.012mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.