Saffron vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between saffron and sweet potato
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, folate, and copper, yet sweet potato is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1224% higher.
- Saffron contains 34 times more vitamin C than sweet potato. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while sweet potato contains 2.4mg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +956% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +411.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1719.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +263.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +436.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10910.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +833.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
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 | +3266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +337.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2525.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +628% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +456.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14664.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.258mg | 1224% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.61mg | 131% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 2.4mg | 87% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 709µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.209mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 25mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 337mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 47mg | 29% |
| Folate | 93µg | 11µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.151mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 1.57g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.061mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 20.12g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.014g | 14% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 86kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.05g | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.018g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.557mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3g | 4% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.001g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.