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Saffron vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Shortbread different?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1218% higher.
  • Saffron has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, saffron and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +753.8%
Contains more Iron +272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1785.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +1859.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +7128.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +753.8%
Contains more Iron +272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1785.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +1859.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +264.4%
Contains more Manganese +7128.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%

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 +52900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1322.5%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.3%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +52900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1322.5%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Water +230.6%
Contains more Other +429.1%
Contains more Fats +348.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Water +230.6%
Contains more Other +429.1%
Contains more Fats +348.2%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 11.43g 5.37g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 65.37g 63.78g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 13mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 2.98mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 14mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 66mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 88mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 353mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.49mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.09mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.393mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 530IU 1IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.071mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 81µg Saffron
Vitamin K 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 8.105g Saffron
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.002g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.519g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.