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Saffron vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saffron and Pepperoni

  • Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1188% higher.
  • Saffron contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, saffron and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +529.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +2545.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +484.2%
Contains more Iron +734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Potassium +529.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Copper +260.4%
Contains more Manganese +2545.1%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +5439.8%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +691.1%
Contains more Water +139.9%
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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Carbs +5439.8%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Protein +68.4%
Contains more Fats +691.1%
Contains more Water +139.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4741.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 1.18g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 5.85g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 65.37g 1.18g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 19mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.33mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 18mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 158mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 274mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 1582mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.328mg 0.091mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 1.074mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.257mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.362mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 5µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 17.708g Saffron
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1434mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.