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Saffron vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Walnut oil

  • Saffron is higher than Walnut oil in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily Iron needs 139% more than Walnut oil.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saffron is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Oil, walnut.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1609.4%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +1609.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5214.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2962.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5214.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2962.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Walnut oil Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 0g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 100g Walnut oil
Carbs 65.37g 0g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 0mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 0mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 0mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 0mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 0mg Walnut oil
Zinc 1.09mg 0mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.4mg Walnut oil
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin K 15µg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 1.586g 9.1g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 22.8g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 63.3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Walnut oil
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
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.514g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.