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Saffron vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between saffron and sherbet

  • Saffron is richer than sherbet in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
  • Saffron contains 79 times more iron than sherbet. Saffron contains 11.1mg of iron, while sherbet contains 0.14mg.
  • Sherbet has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Sherbet, orange.

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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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1695.8%
Contains more IronIron +7828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +530%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +273.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3413%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4291.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +939.1%
Contains more FatsFats +192.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115%
Contains more OtherOther +1262.5%
Contains more WaterWater +455.5%

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
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2483.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Sherbet DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.011mg 1235%
Iron 11.1mg 0.14mg 137%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.3mg 87%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.023mg 76%
Magnesium 264mg 8mg 61%
Potassium 1724mg 96mg 48%
Copper 0.328mg 0.028mg 33%
Phosphorus 252mg 40mg 30%
Folate 93µg 4µg 22%
Protein 11.43g 1.1g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.097mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.08g 13%
Carbs 65.37g 30.4g 12%
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.063mg 9%
Calories 310kcal 144kcal 8%
Selenium 5.6µg 1.5µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.027mg 7%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.48mg 6%
Calcium 111mg 54mg 6%
Fats 5.85g 2g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 4%
Sodium 148mg 46mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 12µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.586g 1.16g 2%
Choline 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 29.1g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.53g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Sherbet
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
6%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.426g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.