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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 more CalciumCalcium +299.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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% 32% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~530IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +79.4%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g
~equal in Carbs ~65.37g
~equal in Water ~11.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -12.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Black pepper Saffron
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 Black pepper Saffron Opinion
Calories 251kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 10.39g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 3.26g 5.85g Saffron
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 38.65g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 63.95g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 171mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 443mg 111mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 9.71mg 11.1mg Saffron
Sugar 0.64g Saffron
Fiber 25.3g 3.9g Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.328mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 1.09mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 20mg 148mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 530IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg 27µg
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 4.9µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.01mg Saffron
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 1.586g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.429g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 2.067g Saffron
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
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black 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
56%
Black pepper
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
479%
Saffron

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.