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Saffron vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between saffron and welsh onion

  • The amount of manganese, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2 in saffron is higher than in welsh onion.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1229% more than welsh onion.
  • Welsh onion has 14 times less vitamin B6 than saffron. Saffron has 1.01mg of vitamin B6, while welsh onion has 0.072mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of welsh onion is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Onions, welsh, 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.
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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713.2%
Contains more IronIron +809.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +368.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20635.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1302.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.3%
~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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +501.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1362.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +905.7%
Contains more OtherOther +678.6%
Contains more WaterWater +660.5%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +666.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1225%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Welsh onion
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 Welsh onion DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.137mg 1229%
Vitamin K 193.4µg 161%
Iron 11.1mg 1.22mg 124%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.072mg 72%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 27mg 60%
Magnesium 264mg 23mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 212mg 44%
Phosphorus 252mg 49mg 29%
Copper 0.328mg 0.07mg 29%
Carbs 65.37g 6.5g 20%
Folate 93µg 16µg 19%
Protein 11.43g 1.9g 19%
Calories 310kcal 34kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.09mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.156g 13%
Calcium 111mg 18mg 9%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg 9%
Fats 5.85g 0.4g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.4mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.067g 7%
Sodium 148mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.4g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.05mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.52mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Choline 5.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.056g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 4.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Welsh onion
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
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.