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Wasabi vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between wasabi and saffron?

  • Wasabi is higher in fiber, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1218% more.
  • Wasabi has 2 times more fiber than saffron. While wasabi has 7.8g of fiber, saffron has only 3.9g.
  • The glycemic index of wasabi is lower.

We used Wasabi, root, raw 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.
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 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 more CalciumCalcium +15.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +282.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.5%
Contains more IronIron +977.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7165.5%

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.
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +480.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.1%
Contains more FatsFats +828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.7%
Contains more OtherOther +183.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.391mg 28.408mg 1218%
Iron 1.03mg 11.1mg 126%
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 1.01mg 57%
Magnesium 69mg 264mg 46%
Vitamin C 41.9mg 80.8mg 43%
Potassium 568mg 1724mg 34%
Phosphorus 80mg 252mg 25%
Copper 0.155mg 0.328mg 19%
Folate 18µg 93µg 19%
Fiber 7.8g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Carbs 23.54g 65.37g 14%
Protein 4.8g 11.43g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.267mg 12%
Calories 109kcal 310kcal 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Fats 0.63g 5.85g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 7%
Sodium 17mg 148mg 6%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.09mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 1.46mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 27µg 3%
Calcium 128mg 111mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.115mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 15.74g 61.47g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
23%
Wasabi
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.