Saffron vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between saffron and seaweed
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and fiber; however, seaweed has more folate.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1226% more.
- Saffron has 505 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Saffron has 1.01mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Seaweed, kelp, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1837.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14104% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2593.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +580.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +944.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +583.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +337.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4297.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.2mg | 1226% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2.85mg | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.002mg | 78% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 89mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 121mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 42mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 180µg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 1.68g | 20% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 9.57g | 19% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 43kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.047g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.56g | 8% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 168mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.247g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 233mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.23mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.098g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.