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Soybean raw vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Soybean raw and Saffron

  • Soybean raw is higher in Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1126% more than Soybean raw.
  • Soybean raw contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron. While Soybean raw contains 0.874mg of Vitamin B1, Saffron contains only 0.115mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +348.6%
Contains more Copper +405.5%
Contains more Selenium +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +1028.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
Equal in Potassium - 1724
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 589% 200% 302% 159% 1% 134% 553% 329% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +149.5%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +348.6%
Contains more Copper +405.5%
Contains more Selenium +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +1028.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 264
Equal in Potassium - 1724

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 20% 219% 201% 31% 48% 87% 282% 0% 118%
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 B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +219.2%
Contains more Fats +240.9%
Contains more Carbs +116.7%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
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 Protein +219.2%
Contains more Fats +240.9%
Contains more Carbs +116.7%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.255 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +926.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 20.86g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 36.49g 11.43g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 5.85g Soybean raw
Carbs 30.16g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 446kcal 310kcal Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Saffron
Fiber 9.3g 3.9g Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 111mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 11.1mg Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 264mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 704mg 252mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1797mg 1724mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 148mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 1.09mg Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.328mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 17.8µg 5.6µg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.115mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.267mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 1.46mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 375µg 93µg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 0.429g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 2.067g Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Saffron
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
85%
Soybean raw
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.298g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.