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Cayenne pepper vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Saffron different?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1148% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 77 times more Vitamin A RAE than Saffron. Cayenne pepper contains 2081µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron contains 27µg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, saffron 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.
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%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1320.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
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%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +1320.4%

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 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 - 80.8
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%
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%
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 - 80.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +195.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +47.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45
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
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
Contains more Fats +195.2%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Water +47.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Saffron
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
479%
Saffron

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.