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Chili powder spice vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili powder spice and Saffron?

  • Chili powder spice is richer in Vitamin A, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1161% higher.
  • Saffron has 55 times less Vitamin A than Chili powder spice. Chili powder spice has 1483µg of Vitamin A, while Saffron has 27µg.
  • Saffron is lower in Sodium.

We used Spices, chili powder and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
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 +197.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1571.1%

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.
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 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
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 AVitamin A +5494.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +232.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 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 ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +648.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili powder spice Saffron Opinion
Calories 282kcal 310kcal Saffron
Protein 13.46g 11.43g Chili powder spice
Fats 14.28g 5.85g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 14.9g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 49.7g 65.37g Saffron
Magnesium 149mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 330mg 111mg Chili powder spice
Potassium 1950mg 1724mg Chili powder spice
Iron 17.3mg 11.1mg Chili powder spice
Sugar 7.19g Saffron
Fiber 34.8g 3.9g Chili powder spice
Copper 1mg 0.328mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 4.3mg 1.09mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 300mg 252mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 2867mg 148mg Saffron
Vitamin A 29650IU 530IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A 1483µg 27µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 1.7mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 20.4µg 5.6µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.115mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.267mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 1.46mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 2.094mg 1.01mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Folate 28µg 93µg Saffron
Choline 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.462g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 3.211g 0.429g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 8.006g 2.067g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili powder spice 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
300%
Chili powder spice
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
231%
Chili powder spice
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 2719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.