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Bell pepper vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bell peppers and saffron

  • The amount of manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, copper, folate, vitamin B2, and selenium in saffron is higher than in bell peppers.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1230% more than bell peppers.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saffron is 70, while the glycemic index of bell peppers is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Spices, saffron.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3% 15% 13% 22% 3.5% 8.6% 0.39% 16% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2540%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1010%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +885.1%
Contains more IronIron +3164.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +397%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1160%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23185.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 268% 6% 7.4% 0% 14% 6.5% 9% 5.9% 52% 0% 19% 7.5% 3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
~equal in Vitamin C ~80.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +689%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1229.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1308.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1138.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5262.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3233.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.122mg 28.408mg 1230%
Iron 0.34mg 11.1mg 135%
Magnesium 10mg 264mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 1.01mg 60%
Potassium 175mg 1724mg 46%
Phosphorus 20mg 252mg 33%
Copper 0.066mg 0.328mg 29%
Folate 10µg 93µg 21%
Protein 0.86g 11.43g 21%
Carbs 4.64g 65.37g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.267mg 18%
Calories 20kcal 310kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 2.067g 13%
Calcium 10mg 111mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg 10%
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.09mg 9%
Fats 0.17g 5.85g 9%
Saturated fat 0.058g 1.586g 7%
Sodium 3mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.46mg 6%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.115mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 2%
Fructose 1.12g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.429g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 27µg 1%
Vitamin C 80.4mg 80.8mg 0%
Net carbs 2.94g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 2.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.024mg 0%
Leucine 0.036mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.092mg 0%
Valine 0.036mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Bell pepper
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.