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Saffron vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saffron and Sauerkraut?

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2 than Sauerkraut.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1229% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 20 times less Magnesium than Saffron. Saffron has 264mg of Magnesium, while Sauerkraut has 13mg.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

We used Spices, saffron and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +655.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1160%
Contains more Potassium +914.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +473.7%
Contains more Copper +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +18713.2%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +655.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1930.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1160%
Contains more Potassium +914.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Zinc +473.7%
Contains more Copper +241.7%
Contains more Manganese +18713.2%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +2844.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +449.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +921%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more Folate +287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1156%
Contains more Fats +4078.6%
Contains more Carbs +1427.3%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Contains more Water +677.5%
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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +1156%
Contains more Fats +4078.6%
Contains more Carbs +1427.3%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Contains more Water +677.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2985.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2985.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.38g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.91g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.14g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 4.28g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 19kcal Saffron
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 2.9g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 30mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.47mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 13mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 20mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 170mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 661mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.19mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.096mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.151mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 18IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 80.8mg 14.7mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.021mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.022mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.143mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.13mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 24µg Saffron
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.013g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
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)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.