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Table salt vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between table salt and saffron

  • Saffron is richer than table salt in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for table salt is 1679% higher.
  • Saffron contains less sodium.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Saffron
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +26300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21450%
Contains more IronIron +3263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +993.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28308%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +1731.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +5850%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Saffron
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Saffron DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 148mg 1679%
Manganese 0.1mg 28.408mg 1231%
Iron 0.33mg 11.1mg 135%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.01mg 78%
Magnesium 1mg 264mg 63%
Potassium 8mg 1724mg 50%
Phosphorus 0mg 252mg 36%
Copper 0.03mg 0.328mg 33%
Protein 0g 11.43g 23%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 0g 65.37g 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.267mg 21%
Calories 0kcal 310kcal 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.115mg 10%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.09mg 9%
Calcium 24mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.46mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.85g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 0g 61.47g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 38610mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.