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Teff vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Teff and Saffron different?

  • Teff is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 833% higher.
  • Teff contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Saffron. While Teff contains 0.39mg of Vitamin B1, Saffron contains only 0.115mg.

Teff, uncooked and Spices, saffron are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Teff
Teff
5
:
5
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +233%
Contains more Copper +147%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +303.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +233%
Contains more Copper +147%
Contains more Iron +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +303.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%

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.
Teff
Teff
6
:
6
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Fats +145.8%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +130%
Teff
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Saffron
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 Protein +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Fats +145.8%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Teff
Teff
2
:
1
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Teff Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 65.13g 61.47g Teff
Protein 13.3g 11.43g Teff
Fats 2.38g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 73.13g 65.37g Teff
Calories 367kcal 310kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Saffron
Fiber 8g 3.9g Teff
Calcium 180mg 111mg Teff
Iron 7.63mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 184mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 429mg 252mg Teff
Potassium 427mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 12mg 148mg Teff
Zinc 3.63mg 1.09mg Teff
Copper 0.81mg 0.328mg Teff
Manganese 9.24mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.4µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 9IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin C 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.115mg Teff
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.267mg Teff
Vitamin B3 3.363mg 1.46mg Teff
Vitamin B5 0.942mg Teff
Vitamin B6 0.482mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.139mg Teff
Threonine 0.51mg Teff
Isoleucine 0.501mg Teff
Leucine 1.068mg Teff
Lysine 0.376mg Teff
Methionine 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 0.698mg Teff
Valine 0.686mg Teff
Histidine 0.301mg Teff
Saturated Fat 0.449g 1.586g Teff
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.589g 0.429g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Teff Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Teff
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
Teff
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.