Sugar substitute vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and saffron?
- Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
- Saffron has 8 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of calcium, while saffron has 111mg.
- Saffron is lower in sodium.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than sugar substitute (40).
We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +691.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4320.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6837.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4585.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3050% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129027.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6633.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 28.408mg | 1234% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 11.1mg | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 90% | |
| Calcium | 879mg | 111mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 1.01mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 264mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1724mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 0.328mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 252mg | 35% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.267mg | 19% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 11.43g | 19% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 148mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 3.9g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Fats | 0g | 5.85g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 65.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +454.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.2% |
