Steak vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between steak and saffron
- Steak is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet saffron is richer in iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for saffron is 109% higher.
- Saffron contains less saturated fat.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index than saffron.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 ZincZinc | +481.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +467.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1047.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +825% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +517.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +362.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1235% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 11.1mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0µg | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 264mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 5.6µg | 48% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.09mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 1724mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 1.01mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 1.586g | 31% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.328mg | 27% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 11.43g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 1.46mg | 23% |
| Folate | 6µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 0.429g | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 65.37g | 22% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 5.85g | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 252mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 111mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 2.067g | 8% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.267mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +367.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +909.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2037.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.7% |
