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Saffron vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1148% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Saffron contains 2 times more Magnesium than Cayenne pepper. Saffron contains 264mg of Magnesium, while Cayenne pepper contains 152mg.

Spices, saffron and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types were used 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.
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
7
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1320.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1320.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
8
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +7750.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +14%
Equal in Vitamin C - 76.4
Saffron
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin A +7750.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Folate +14%
Equal in Vitamin C - 76.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
3
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +47.8%
Contains more Fats +195.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 12.01
Saffron
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
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +47.8%
Contains more Fats +195.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Equal in Protein - 12.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
1
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2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.9%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 29.43g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 5.85g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 65.37g 56.63g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 111mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 11.1mg 7.8mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 152mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 1724mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 148mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 1.09mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.328mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 28.408mg 2mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 530IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 80.8mg 76.4mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 93µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 1.586g 3.26g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Cayenne 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.674g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.