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Saffron vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Vanilla extract?

  • Saffron is richer than Vanilla extract in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1225% more.

We used Spices, saffron and Vanilla extract types 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.
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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1064.9%
Contains more IronIron +9150%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12251.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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.
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% 32% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3784.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18950%
Contains more FatsFats +9650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +416.8%
Contains more WaterWater +341.8%
Contains more OtherOther +535.8%

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4190%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51575%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Vanilla extract Opinion
Calories 310kcal 288kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.06g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.06g Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 12.65g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 12.65g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 12mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 11mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 148mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.12mg Saffron
Sugar 12.65g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.072mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 6mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.23mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.011mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.095mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.425mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.026mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.01g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.004g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Vanilla extract
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
56%
Saffron
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.