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Saffron vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Saffron and Watermelon

  • Watermelon has less Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Saffron.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1233% more than Watermelon.
  • Saffron has 46 times more Iron than Watermelon. While Saffron has 11.1mg of Iron, Watermelon has only 0.24mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, saffron and Watermelon, raw.

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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 +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +4525%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more Potassium +1439.3%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +74657.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
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% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1485.7%
Contains more Iron +4525%
Contains more Magnesium +2540%
Contains more Phosphorus +2190.9%
Contains more Potassium +1439.3%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +681%
Contains more Manganese +74657.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%

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 C +897.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2144.4%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Equal in Vitamin A - 569
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +897.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2144.4%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Equal in Vitamin A - 569

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1773.8%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +765.8%
Contains more Other +2170.8%
Contains more Water +668.5%
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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +1773.8%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +765.8%
Contains more Other +2170.8%
Contains more Water +668.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4034%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1059.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4034%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 7.15g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.61g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.15g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 7.55g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 30kcal Saffron
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0.4g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 7mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.24mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 10mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 11mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 112mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.042mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.038mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 80.8mg 8.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.033mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.021mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.178mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.045mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 3µg Saffron
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.016g Watermelon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.037g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.05g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.