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 56 times less vitamin A than chili powder spice. Chili powder spice has 29650IU of vitamin A, while saffron has 530IU.
- 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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5392.6% |
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.7mg | 28.408mg | 1161% |
Vitamin E | 38.14mg | 254% | |
Vitamin A | 1483µg | 27µg | 162% |
Fiber | 34.8g | 3.9g | 124% |
Sodium | 2867mg | 148mg | 118% |
Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 80.8mg | 89% |
Vitamin K | 105.7µg | 88% | |
Vitamin B6 | 2.094mg | 1.01mg | 83% |
Iron | 17.3mg | 11.1mg | 78% |
Copper | 1mg | 0.328mg | 75% |
Vitamin B3 | 11.6mg | 1.46mg | 63% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.267mg | 52% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.006g | 2.067g | 40% |
Zinc | 4.3mg | 1.09mg | 29% |
Magnesium | 149mg | 264mg | 27% |
Selenium | 20.4µg | 5.6µg | 27% |
Calcium | 330mg | 111mg | 22% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.888mg | 18% | |
Folate | 28µg | 93µg | 16% |
Fats | 14.28g | 5.85g | 13% |
Choline | 66.5mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.115mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 300mg | 252mg | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.211g | 0.429g | 7% |
Potassium | 1950mg | 1724mg | 7% |
Carbs | 49.7g | 65.37g | 5% |
Fructose | 4.29g | 5% | |
Protein | 13.46g | 11.43g | 4% |
Saturated fat | 2.462g | 1.586g | 4% |
Calories | 282kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
Net carbs | 14.9g | 61.47g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.19g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.519g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.46 g
Fats:
14.28 g
Carbs:
49.7 g
Water:
10.75 g
Other:
11.81 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.006 g
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% |