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Garlic powder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Garlic powder and Saffron?

  • Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Fiber, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1193% more.
  • Garlic powder has 4 times more Selenium than Saffron. While Garlic powder has 23.9µg of Selenium, Saffron has only 5.6µg.

We used Spices, garlic powder and Spices, saffron types 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +326.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +2801.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +174.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +326.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +96.5%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Manganese +2801.7%

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 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
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 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +97.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +701.4%
Contains more Water +84.5%
Contains more Other +54%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 +44.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Fats +701.4%
Contains more Water +84.5%
Contains more Other +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.2%
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1061.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 61.47g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 11.43g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 72.73g 65.37g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 310kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Saffron
Fiber 9g 3.9g Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 5.65mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 77mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 414mg 252mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 60mg 148mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg 1.09mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.328mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 23.9µg 5.6µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.115mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 1.01mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 1.586g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.