Saffron vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are saffron and teff different?
- Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium; however, teff is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 833% higher.
- Saffron contains 4 times more potassium than teff. While saffron contains 1724mg of potassium, teff contains only 427mg.
Spices, saffron and Teff, uncooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +109.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 9.24mg | 833% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.81mg | 54% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 7.63mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.482mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 427mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 429mg | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.39mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.63mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 184mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 19% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 8g | 16% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 3.363mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.071g | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.449g | 5% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 2.38g | 5% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 13.3g | 4% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 367kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 73.13g | 3% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.589g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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