Anise seed vs Saffron

Leader

Anise seed6

Saffron3

Anise seed leads 6–3 · 9 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Anise seed comes out ahead, winning 6 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Anise seed for more protein, more fiber, less saturated fat, less sodium, more calcium and more iron.

Pick Saffron for more potassium, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
337 kcal
310 kcal
Proteinmore is better
WIN17.6 g
11.43 g
Carbohydrate
50.02 g
65.37 g
Fibermore is better
WIN14.6 g
3.9 g
Total sugarsless is better
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Total fat
15.9 g
5.85 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0.59 g
1.59 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN16 mg
148 mg
Potassiummore is better
1441 mg
1724 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
WIN646 mg
111 mg
Ironmore is better
WIN36.96 mg
11.1 mg
Magnesiummore is better
170 mg
264 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
21 mg
80.8 mgWIN
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.