Spices vs Horseradish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, saffron is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 310
Horseradish 48
Protein (g)
Spices 11.4
Horseradish 1.18
Carbs (g)
Spices 65.4
Horseradish 11.3
Fat (g)
Spices 5.85
Horseradish 0.690
Fiber (g)
Spices 3.90
Horseradish 3.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, saffron — 11.4g vs 1.18g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Horseradish, prepared — 48 vs 310 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, saffron scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Horseradish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 310 kcal | 48 kcal | +546% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.9 g | 85.1 g | -86% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 1.18 g | +869% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.85 g | 0.690 g | +748% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.4 g | 11.3 g | +479% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.90 g | 3.30 g | +18% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.59 g | 0.090 g | +1662% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.429 g | 0.130 g | +230% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 80.8 mg | 24.9 mg | +224% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.115 mg | 0.008 mg | +1337% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.267 mg | 0.024 mg | +1012% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.46 mg | 0.386 mg | +278% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.093 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.01 mg | 0.073 mg | +1284% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 93.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +63% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 6.50 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 27.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.010 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 111 mg | 56.0 mg | +98% |
| Iron, Fe | 11.1 mg | 0.420 mg | +2543% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 264 mg | 27.0 mg | +878% |
| Phosphorus, P | 252 mg | 31.0 mg | +713% |
| Potassium, K | 1724 mg | 246 mg | +601% |
| Sodium, Na | 148 mg | 420 mg | -65% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.09 mg | 0.830 mg | +31% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.328 mg | 0.058 mg | +466% |
| Manganese, Mn | 28.4 mg | 0.126 mg | +22446% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.60 ug | 2.80 ug | +100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1298 kj | 201 kj | +546% |
| Ash | 5.45 g | 1.76 g | +210% |
| Total Sugars | — | 7.99 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 93.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +63% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 93.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +63% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 530 IU | 2.00 IU | +26400% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 10.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1.30 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.001 g | +500% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.16 g | 0.061 g | +1797% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.247 g | 0.021 g | +1076% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.001 g | +200% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.390 g | 0.127 g | +207% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.001 g | +500% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.07 g | 0.339 g | +510% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.754 g | 0.285 g | +165% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.24 g | 0.053 g | +2243% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 9.00 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Kaempferol | 205 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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