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Saffron vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Tomato juice

  • Tomato juice has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Fiber than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1232% more than Tomato juice.
  • Saffron has 28 times more Iron than Tomato juice. While Saffron has 11.1mg of Iron, Tomato juice has only 0.39mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +1010%
Contains more Iron +2746.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1226.3%
Contains more Potassium +694.5%
Contains more Zinc +890.9%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +41676.5%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
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 3% 15% 8% 9% 20% 2% 3% 14% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1010%
Contains more Iron +2746.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1226.3%
Contains more Potassium +694.5%
Contains more Zinc +890.9%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +41676.5%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more Folate +365%
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 27% 7% 0% 234% 25% 18% 13% 0% 17% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1342.9%
Contains more Folate +365%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1244.7%
Contains more Fats +1917.2%
Contains more Carbs +1751.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +691.9%
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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +1244.7%
Contains more Fats +1917.2%
Contains more Carbs +1751.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +691.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7555.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
37% 10% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7555.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Tomato juice
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 Tomato juice Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 3.13g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.85g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.29g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 3.53g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 17kcal Saffron
Fructose 1.33g Tomato juice
Sugar 2.58g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.4g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 10mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.39mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 11mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 19mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 217mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 10mg Tomato juice
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.042mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.068mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 450IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 23µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.32mg Tomato juice
Vitamin C 80.8mg 70.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.078mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.673mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.07mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 20µg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.3µg Tomato juice
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato juice
Threonine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Isoleucine 0.017mg Tomato juice
Leucine 0.024mg Tomato juice
Lysine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Methionine 0.005mg Tomato juice
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Tomato juice
Valine 0.017mg Tomato juice
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato juice
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.019g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.005g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.027g Saffron
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.022g Tomato juice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.005g Tomato juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Tomato juice
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
30%
Tomato juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
8%
Tomato juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato juice
Tomato juice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
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. Tomato juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170545/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.