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Saffron vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Sun-dried tomato

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1215% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Saffron has 4 times more Iron than Sun-dried tomato. While Saffron has 11.1mg of Iron, Sun-dried tomato has only 2.68mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 +136.2%
Contains more Iron +314.2%
Contains more Magnesium +225.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +5996.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Equal in Potassium - 1565
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +136.2%
Contains more Iron +314.2%
Contains more Magnesium +225.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Manganese +5996.1%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Equal in Potassium - 1565

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 B6 +216.6%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216.6%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +26%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +180.2%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +352.4%
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% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +125.9%
Contains more Carbs +180.2%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +352.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1919.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.06
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1919.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.06

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 17.53g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 5.06g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 65.37g 23.33g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 213kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 111mg 47mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 2.68mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 81mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 139mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 1565mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 266mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.78mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 28.408mg 0.466mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 3µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 80.8mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.319mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 23µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.893g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.06g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.