Maple syrup vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between maple syrup and saffron
- Maple syrup has more vitamin B2; however, saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
- Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1109% more than maple syrup.
- Saffron has 5 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while saffron has 0.267mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 | +34.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +713.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9990.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1722.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +876.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +833.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1702.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.908mg | 28.408mg | 1109% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 11.1mg | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 1.01mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.267mg | 77% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 264mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 1724mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 252mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.328mg | 34% |
| Folate | 0µg | 93µg | 23% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 11.43g | 23% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 2.067g | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 1.46mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 5.85g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 65.37g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | N/A | |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28475% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1059.6% |
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Carbs
~65.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
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 | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12058.8% |
