Saffron vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and snickers?
- Saffron has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber than snickers.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 130% higher.
- Snickers has 162 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, while snickers has 0.5mg.
- Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than snickers (51).
We used Spices, saffron and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1532.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +16060% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +166.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.8% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.68mg | 130% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.5mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 78% | |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 63% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 12.703g | 51% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 51% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 36% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 36% | |
| Fats | 5.85g | 24.38g | 29% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 488kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 6.86g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 189mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 62.85g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.394g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.117g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins