Saffron vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between saffron and white chocolate
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate, yet white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
- Saffron contains 162 times more vitamin C than white chocolate. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while white chocolate contains 0.5mg.
- Saffron contains less saturated fat.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Candies, white chocolate.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +502.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4525% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +446.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
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 | +16060% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1703.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.008mg | 1235% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 0.24mg | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.5mg | 89% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 19.412g | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.056mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 12mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 286mg | 42% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 32.09g | 40% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.06mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 9.097g | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.2g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 539kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 5.87g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 176mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 199mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 1.013g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 59.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +815.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +448.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~59.24g
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2020.5% |
