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Saffron vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between saffron and tomato paste

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and folate; however, tomato paste is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B3.
  • Saffron covers your daily need for manganese, 1222% more than tomato paste.
  • Saffron has 8 times more folate than tomato paste. While saffron has 93µg of folate, tomato paste has only 12µg.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Tomato products, canned, paste, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +528.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70%
Contains more IronIron +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9306.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
~equal in Selenium ~5.3µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +675%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1144.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%
Contains more WaterWater +517.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +540.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%

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 paste
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Tomato paste DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.302mg 1222%
Iron 11.1mg 2.98mg 102%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 21.9mg 65%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.216mg 61%
Magnesium 264mg 42mg 53%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Phosphorus 252mg 83mg 24%
Potassium 1724mg 1014mg 21%
Folate 93µg 12µg 20%
Carbs 65.37g 18.91g 15%
Protein 11.43g 4.32g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.16g 13%
Calories 310kcal 82kcal 11%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 3.076mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.153mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 36mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 0.47g 8%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.1g 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 76µg 5%
Sodium 148mg 59mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.63mg 4%
Copper 0.328mg 0.365mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 3%
Selenium 5.6µg 5.3µg 1%
Fiber 3.9g 4.1g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.067g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Saffron
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
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.

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 paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.