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Vegetable vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vegetable and Saffron

  • Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1219% higher.
  • Saffron contains 8 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vegetable. Vegetable contains 214µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron contains 27µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Calcium +344%
Contains more Iron +1253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +920.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +7395.5%
Contains more Selenium +1766.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Calcium +344%
Contains more Iron +1253.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.1%
Contains more Potassium +920.1%
Contains more Zinc +122.4%
Contains more Copper +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +7395.5%
Contains more Selenium +1766.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +707%
Contains more Vitamin C +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1264.9%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 A +707%
Contains more Vitamin C +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1264.9%
Contains more Folate +389.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +599.4%
Contains more Protein +299.7%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +399.4%
Contains more Other +713.4%
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 Water +599.4%
Contains more Protein +299.7%
Contains more Fats +3800%
Contains more Carbs +399.4%
Contains more Other +713.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2770.8%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2770.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 2.86g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 0.15g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 13.09g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 65kcal 310kcal Saffron
Sugar 3.12g Saffron
Fiber 4.4g 3.9g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 0.82mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 22mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 51mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 169mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 35mg 148mg Vegetable
Zinc 0.49mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.083mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.379mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 0.3µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 4277IU 530IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 27µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin C 3.2mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 19µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin K 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 1.586g Vegetable
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.555g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.