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Vanilla extract vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vanilla extract and Saffron?

  • Saffron is richer than Vanilla extract in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1225% more.

We used Vanilla extract and Spices, saffron types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +909.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1064.9%
Contains more IronIron +9150%
Contains more CopperCopper +355.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +890.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12251.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 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% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3784.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +341.8%
Contains more OtherOther +535.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18950%
Contains more FatsFats +9650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +416.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
39% 11% 51%
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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4190%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51575%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Saffron Opinion
Calories 288kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 0.06g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.06g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 12.65g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 12.65g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 12mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 11mg 111mg Saffron
Potassium 148mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 0.12mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 12.65g Saffron
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Copper 0.072mg 0.328mg Saffron
Zinc 0.11mg 1.09mg Saffron
Phosphorus 6mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 9mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Saffron
Manganese 0.23mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 0µg 93µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 0.01g 1.586g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.067g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.