Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Garlic powder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

Infographic

Garlic powder vs Saffron infographic
Infographic link

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% 32% 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 Opinion
Calories 331kcal 310kcal Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 11.43g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 1.2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 63.73g 61.47g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 65.37g Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 79mg 111mg Saffron
Potassium 1193mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 5.65mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 2.43g Saffron
Fiber 9g 3.9g Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.328mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg 1.09mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 414mg 252mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 148mg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 23.9µg 5.6µg Garlic powder
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
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 1.586g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 2.067g Saffron
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
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

People also compare

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
56%
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.