Spices, saffron vs Spearmint, fresh
Side by side, per 100 g, from the same USDA reference data.
Spices, saffron has more — 310 calories per 100 g against 44 for spearmint, fresh, a difference of 266 kcal (605% more). On protein it is Spices, saffron 11.4 g versus spearmint, fresh 3.3 g per 100 g.
Nutrient by nutrient, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Spices, saffron | Spearmint, fresh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 44 kcal | 266 kcal |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 3.3 g | 8.1 g |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 0.7 g | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 0.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.4 g | 8.4 g | 57.0 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 6.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 148.0 mg | 30.0 mg | 118.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1,724.0 mg | 458.0 mg | 1,266.0 mg |
| Calcium | 111.0 mg | 199.0 mg | 88.0 mg |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 11.9 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 80.8 mg | 13.3 mg | 67.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27.0 µg | 203.0 µg | 176.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | equal |
| Water | 11.9 g | 85.6 g | 73.6 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.