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Tortilla vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Saffron

  • Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1223% more than Tortilla.
  • Saffron has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Tortilla. Tortilla has 0.37mg of Vitamin B1, while Saffron has 0.115mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
9
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +191.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.6%
Contains more Potassium +1541.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +221.6%
Contains more Manganese +10500%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +58.6%
Contains more Iron +191.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.6%
Contains more Potassium +1541.9%
Contains less Sodium -69.3%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Copper +221.6%
Contains more Manganese +10500%

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
6
:
6
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1583.3%
Equal in Folate - 93
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1583.3%
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
4
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Water +235.8%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +191.4%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Water +235.8%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +191.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Saffron
Saffron
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.6%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7.28g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.95g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 49.94g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 237kcal 310kcal Saffron
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Saffron
Fiber 2.4g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 70mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 3.81mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 19mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 146mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 105mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 482mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.32mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.102mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.268mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 16.6µg 5.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.115mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.46mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 98µg 93µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 1.586g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.