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Saffron vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Black pepper?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Black pepper is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 681% more.

We used Spices, saffron and Spices, pepper, black types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +305.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +54.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Manganese +122.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Copper +305.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.19

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 547
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.108
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 547
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
Equal in Water - 12.46
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
Equal in Water - 12.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 38.65g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 10.39g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 3.26g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 63.95g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 251kcal Saffron
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 111mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 11.1mg 9.71mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 171mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 158mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 1329mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.09mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.328mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 28.408mg 12.753mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 4.9µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 27µg
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.108mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.18mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.143mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.291mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 17µg Saffron
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.586g 1.392g Black pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.998g Saffron
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Saffron
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.