Black pepper vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Black pepper and Saffron?
- Black pepper is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Calcium, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 681% more.
- Black pepper has 6 times more Fiber than Saffron. While Black pepper has 25.3g of Fiber, Saffron has only 3.9g.
We used Spices, pepper, black and Spices, saffron 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.
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Calcium
+299.1%
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Sodium
-86.5%
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Copper
+305.5%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+54.4%
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Phosphorus
+59.5%
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Potassium
+29.7%
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Manganese
+122.8%
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Selenium
+14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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Calcium
+299.1%
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Sodium
-86.5%
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Copper
+305.5%
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Iron
+14.3%
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Magnesium
+54.4%
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Phosphorus
+59.5%
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Potassium
+29.7%
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Manganese
+122.8%
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Selenium
+14.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+48.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Vitamin B6
+247.1%
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Folate
+447.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+48.3%
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Vitamin B3
+27.7%
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Vitamin B6
+247.1%
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Folate
+447.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 530
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+82.4%
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Fats
+79.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Carbs - 65.37
Equal in Water - 11.9
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
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9.94 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
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+82.4%
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Fats
+79.4%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Carbs - 65.37
Equal in Water - 11.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+107.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.998 g
Saturated Fat:
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.067 g
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Saturated Fat
-12.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+72.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+107.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 38.65g | 61.47g |
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| Protein | 10.39g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 3.26g | 5.85g |
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| Carbs | 63.95g | 65.37g |
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| Calories | 251kcal | 310kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.23g |
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| Sugar | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 25.3g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 443mg | 111mg |
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| Iron | 9.71mg | 11.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 171mg | 264mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 1329mg | 1724mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 148mg |
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| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.328mg |
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 28.408mg |
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| Selenium | 4.9µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 547IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 27µg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 1.01mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 163.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.366mg |
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| Leucine | 1.014mg |
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| Lysine | 0.244mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.392g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.739g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 2.067g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.