Saffron vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and sugar substitute?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
- Sugar substitute has 69 times less iron than saffron. Saffron has 11.1mg of iron, while sugar substitute has 0.16mg.
- Saffron is lower in sodium.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than sugar substitute (40).
We used Spices, saffron and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 | +4300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4320.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6837.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4585.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3050% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129027.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +691.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6633.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.022mg | 1234% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.16mg | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 879mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.015mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 6mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 39mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.007mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 8mg | 35% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.015mg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 2.06g | 19% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 572mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 84.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 347kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +454.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
