Saffron vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between saffron and winged bean?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and folate, while winged bean is higher in copper and vitamin B1.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1212% higher.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than winged bean (32).
We used Spices, saffron and Winged bean tuber, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +270% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +460% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5239.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1246.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +229.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.3% |
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:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +172.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +382.4% |
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Protein
~11.6g
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
0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.174 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1087.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 0.532mg | 1212% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 1.386mg | 118% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 2mg | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.075mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 24mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 586mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 45mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.379mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.174g | 13% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 28.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 148kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.222g | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.116mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 11.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 28.1g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.234g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.599mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.