Saffron vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and tart?
- Saffron is richer in iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus, while tart is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for iron is 96% higher.
- Tart has 26 times less potassium than saffron. Saffron has 1724mg of potassium, while tart has 66mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than tart (45).
We used Spices, saffron and Breakfast tart, low fat 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 | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2512.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +349.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130.4% |
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 | +2026.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +955.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.5% |
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Fats
~5.99g
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Water
~12.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +678.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 3.42mg | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3.8mg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 44mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 66mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.38mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 285µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.073mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 93mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.549mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 3.8mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 3.99g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.285mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 12.9µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.5g | 10% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 361mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.878g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3.338g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 76.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 372kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 93µg | 100µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.393g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 5.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 75.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
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)