Saffron vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and vermicelli
- Saffron has more iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and folate, while vermicelli has more copper, selenium, and zinc.
- Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 176% higher.
- Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of vermicelli is 35, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Vermicelli, made from soy.
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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 | +13100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +101.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +513.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1160% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +484.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +382.1% |
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 | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11330% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
~equal in
Water
~11.9g
~equal in
Other
~5.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4941.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 1.916mg | 176% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.81mg | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 2mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 3mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 27µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 20mg | 33% |
| Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 4.24mg | 29% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 0.1g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.041g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.1g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.014g | 7% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 82.32g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 331kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 78.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.44g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
100%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)