Saffron vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between saffron and sweet roll
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus; however, sweet roll is higher in selenium.
- Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1222% more than sweet roll.
- Saffron has 40 times more vitamin C than sweet roll. While saffron has 80.8mg of vitamin C, sweet roll has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of saffron is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 | +1452.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1453.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +593.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9369.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.6% |
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 | +3940% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +843.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.4% |
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1018.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.3mg | 1222% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.6mg | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 2mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.107mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 17mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 111mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 7.473g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.088mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 76mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 17µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.324mg | 17% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 16.4g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 4.797g | 11% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 6.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.406mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 3.079g | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 304mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.384mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Folate | 93µg | 72µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 50.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 62µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 372kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.493g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals