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Soy sauce vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soy sauce and Saffron

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Folate, and Fiber in Saffron is higher than in Soy sauce.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1191% more than Soy sauce.
  • Saffron has 37 times less Sodium than Soy sauce. Soy sauce has 5493mg of Sodium, while Saffron has 148mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) and Spices, saffron.

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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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
0
:
10
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +256.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +296.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +662.8%
Contains more Manganese +2690.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Soy sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +665.5%
Contains more Magnesium +256.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +296.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.3%
Contains more Copper +662.8%
Contains more Manganese +2690.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%

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.
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
4
:
6
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Soy sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Saffron
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +564.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
2
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Water +497.9%
Contains more Other +179.1%
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Fats +926.3%
Contains more Carbs +1226%
Soy sauce
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Saffron
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
Contains more Water +497.9%
Contains more Other +179.1%
Contains more Protein +40.4%
Contains more Fats +926.3%
Contains more Carbs +1226%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Soy sauce
Soy sauce
1
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.9%
Soy sauce
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +685.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soy sauce Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 4.13g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 8.14g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.57g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 4.93g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 53kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.4g Saffron
Fiber 0.8g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 33mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.45mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 74mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 166mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 435mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 5493mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.87mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.043mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 1.018mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.5µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 2.196mg 1.46mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.148mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 14µg 93µg Saffron
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.073g 1.586g Soy sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.263g 2.067g Saffron

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is better in case of low diet
Soy sauce Saffron
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
12%
Soy sauce
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
112%
Soy sauce
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 5345mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
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.

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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.