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Waffle vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Waffle and Saffron

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, yet Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1224% higher.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
8
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Iron +380.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +984.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +60.3%
Contains more Copper +429%
Contains more Manganese +10620%
Waffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Contains more Iron +380.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1289.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.6%
Contains more Potassium +984.3%
Contains less Sodium -71%
Contains more Zinc +60.3%
Contains more Copper +429%
Contains more Manganese +10620%

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.
Waffle
Waffle
5
:
5
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Waffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1703.6%
Contains more Folate +102.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
3
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Fats +141%
Contains more Water +252.9%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Waffle
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 Fats +141%
Contains more Water +252.9%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Other +75.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
Waffle
2
:
1
Saffron
Saffron
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Waffle
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +720.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7.9g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 14.1g 5.85g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 291kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 255mg 111mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 19mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 190mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 159mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 511mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 0.68mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.062mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.265mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 46.2µg 5.6µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 27µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.115mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.267mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.46mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 46µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 2.866g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 0.429g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 2.067g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.