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Saffron vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Yam different?

  • Saffron is higher than Yam in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1218% more than Yam.
  • Saffron contains 21 times more Iron than Yam. Saffron contains 11.1mg of Iron, while Yam contains 0.54mg.

Spices, saffron and Yam, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
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Yam
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +1955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +7055.7%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
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 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +552.9%
Contains more Iron +1955.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +7055.7%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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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3
Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.7%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112
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 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.7%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.112

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Yam
Contains more Protein +647.1%
Contains more Fats +3341.2%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +564.6%
Contains more Water +484.9%
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
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +647.1%
Contains more Fats +3341.2%
Contains more Carbs +134.5%
Contains more Other +564.6%
Contains more Water +484.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2619.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7050%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2619.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Yam
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Yam Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 23.78g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 1.53g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.17g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 27.88g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 118kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.5g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 111mg 17mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.54mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 21mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 55mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 816mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 1.09mg 0.24mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.178mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.397mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 138IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.35mg Yam
Vitamin C 80.8mg 17.1mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.112mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.032mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.552mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Yam
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.293mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 23µg Saffron
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.054mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.052mg Yam
Leucine 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.059mg Yam
Methionine 0.021mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.062mg Yam
Histidine 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.037g Yam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.006g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.076g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.