Spices, saffron vs Spearmint, dried
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Spices, saffron has more — 310 calories per 100 g against 285 for spearmint, dried, a difference of 25 kcal (9% more). On protein it is Spices, saffron 11.4 g versus spearmint, dried 19.9 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Spices, saffron | Spearmint, dried | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 285 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 19.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 6.0 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 52.0 g | 13.3 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 29.8 g | 25.9 g |
| Sodium | 148.0 mg | 344.0 mg | 196.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1,724.0 mg | 1,924.0 mg | 200.0 mg |
| Calcium | 111.0 mg | 1,488.0 mg | 1,377.0 mg |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 87.5 mg | 76.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 80.8 mg | 0.0 mg | 80.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27.0 µg | 529.0 µg | 502.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 11.9 g | 11.3 g | 0.6 g |
Highlighted cells are the higher of the two. "Higher" is not automatically "better" — it depends entirely on what you are trying to do.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.