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Saffron vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saffron and Yolk

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Yolk has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1233% more.
  • Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, saffron and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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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Yolk
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains more Magnesium +5180%
Contains more Potassium +1481.7%
Contains more Copper +326%
Contains more Manganese +51550.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +111%
Contains more Selenium +900%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Iron +306.6%
Contains more Magnesium +5180%
Contains more Potassium +1481.7%
Contains more Copper +326%
Contains more Manganese +51550.9%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +111%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.8%
Contains more Folate +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Carbs +1720.9%
Contains more Other +220.6%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Water +339.6%
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Carbs +1720.9%
Contains more Other +220.6%
Contains more Protein +38.8%
Contains more Fats +353.7%
Contains more Water +339.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2636.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.4%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2636.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 3.59g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 5.85g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 65.37g 3.59g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 11.1mg 2.73mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 5mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 1724mg 109mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 1.09mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.328mg 0.077mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.055mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 530IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.024mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.35mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 9.551g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.