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Saffron vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Taro

  • Saffron is higher than Taro in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1218% more than Taro.
  • Saffron contains 20 times more Iron than Taro. While Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, Taro contains only 0.55mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Taro, raw.

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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.
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Taro
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +1918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +7317.2%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +158.1%
Contains more Iron +1918.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +373.9%
Contains more Copper +90.7%
Contains more Manganese +7317.2%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1695.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1695.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +968%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +322.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +662%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +147.1%
Contains more Other +354.2%
Contains more Water +493.6%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +662%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +147.1%
Contains more Other +354.2%
Contains more Water +493.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2390.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2581.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2390.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Taro Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 22.36g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.5g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.2g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 26.46g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 112kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.4g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 111mg 43mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.55mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 33mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 84mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 591mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 1.09mg 0.23mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.172mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.383mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 76IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 4µg Saffron
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 80.8mg 4.5mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.095mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.025mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.6mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.283mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 22µg Saffron
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.041g Taro
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.016g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.083g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.