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Saffron vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saffron and Pretzel

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, yet Pretzel is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1191% higher.
  • Saffron contains 38 times more Vitamin C than Pretzel. Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, while Pretzel contains 2.1mg.
  • Saffron contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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.
Saffron
10
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Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +673.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +2698.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04
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% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +810.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +673.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +2698.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.04

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261%
Contains more Folate +78.5%
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 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3747.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261%
Contains more Folate +78.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Water +280.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +23%
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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +99.7%
Contains more Water +280.2%
Contains more Other +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +23%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 11.43g 10.04g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 2.93g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 310kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.4g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 27mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 4.58mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 29mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 128mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 223mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1240mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.04mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.156mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 1.015mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 4.4µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 80.8mg 2.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.074mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0g 0.004g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.391g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.291g Saffron
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1092mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.