Saffron vs. Wild rice raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between saffron and wild rice raw
- Saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium, yet wild rice raw is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1177% more than wild rice raw.
- The glycemic index of wild rice raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Wild rice, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +49.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +428.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2037.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +446.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.2% |
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:
14.73 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
7.76 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +441.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
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
0.156 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.676 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.329mg | 1177% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.96mg | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.391mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 5.96mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 427mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 6.733mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 433mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.524mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 177mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.676g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 14.73g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.156g | 7% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 1.08g | 7% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 74.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 357kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.159g | 1% |
| Folate | 93µg | 95µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 68.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.858mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice raw contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.