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Saffron vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Shrimp different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Shrimp is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1233% more than Shrimp.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

Spices, saffron and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +613.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +914.1%
Contains more IronIron +3368.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57875.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +783.9%

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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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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 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +244.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4200.7%
Contains more OtherOther +123.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.3%
Contains more WaterWater +501.3%

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
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Shrimp Opinion
Calories 310kcal 119kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 5.85g 1.7g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 1.52g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 1.52g Saffron
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg Saffron
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 264mg 37mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 91mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 170mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.32mg Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.258mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 252mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 148mg 947mg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 301IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 28.408mg 0.049mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.032mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.024mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.242mg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 93µg 24µg Saffron
Trans Fat 0g 0.035g Saffron
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.361g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.59g Saffron
Tryptophan 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Shrimp
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
56%
Saffron
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.