Saffron vs. Dried parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the main differences between saffron and dried parsley?
- Saffron is richer in manganese, while dried parsley is higher in vitamin B2, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin C, zinc, and protein.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 809% higher.
We used Spices, saffron and Spices, parsley, dried types in this comparison.
Infographic
Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +927% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +399.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +259.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +792.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +581% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 1359.5µg | 1133% | |
| Manganese | 28.408mg | 9.81mg | 809% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 2.383mg | 163% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 22.04mg | 137% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.86g | 116% | |
| Calcium | 111mg | 1140mg | 103% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 26.7g | 91% |
| Vitamin E | 8.96mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 9.943mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.78mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 125mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 5.44mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 400mg | 32% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 26.63g | 30% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 2683mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 436mg | 26% |
| Folate | 93µg | 180µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.062mg | 21% | |
| Choline | 97.1mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 14.1µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 452mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 97µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.196mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 3.124g | 7% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.248g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 50.64g | 5% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 292kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 5.48g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 1.378g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.761g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.42g | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | 9.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 271kcal | 110kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.6 | 2.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 23.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.794mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.098mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.712mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.021mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.718mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
26.63 g
Fats:
5.48 g
Carbs:
50.64 g
Water:
5.89 g
Other:
11.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.378 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.761 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.124 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.1% |
