Saffron vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between saffron and table salt
- Saffron is richer than table salt in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1679% higher.
- Saffron contains less sodium.
- Table salt has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Salt, table.
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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 | +26300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +993.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28308% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5500% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1731.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 148mg | 38758mg | 1679% |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.1mg | 1231% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.33mg | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 1mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 8mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 0mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.03mg | 33% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 0g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 0kcal | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0g | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 38610mg)
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 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.