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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.
  • The glycemic index of garlic powder is lower.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more FatsFats +701.4%
Contains more WaterWater +84.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.979mg 28.408mg 1193%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 80.8mg 88%
Iron 5.65mg 11.1mg 68%
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 1.01mg 50%
Magnesium 77mg 264mg 45%
Selenium 23.9µg 5.6µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.115mg 27%
Phosphorus 414mg 252mg 23%
Copper 0.533mg 0.328mg 23%
Fiber 9g 3.9g 20%
Zinc 2.99mg 1.09mg 17%
Potassium 1193mg 1724mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 2.067g 13%
Folate 47µg 93µg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.267mg 10%
Protein 16.55g 11.43g 10%
Fats 0.73g 5.85g 8%
Saturated fat 0.249g 1.586g 6%
Sodium 60mg 148mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.67mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 1.46mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Calcium 79mg 111mg 3%
Carbs 72.73g 65.37g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.115g 0.429g 1%
Calories 331kcal 310kcal 1%
Net carbs 63.73g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 2.43g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
52%
Garlic powder
54%
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.