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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 for saffron is 1188% higher.
  • Saffron contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.2%
Contains more IronIron +734.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2545.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +5439.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.4%
Contains more FatsFats +691.1%
Contains more WaterWater +139.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4741.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 1.074mg 1188%
Iron 11.1mg 1.33mg 122%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg 90%
Saturated fat 1.586g 17.708g 73%
Sodium 148mg 1582mg 62%
Fats 5.85g 46.28g 62%
Magnesium 264mg 18mg 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 20.77g 51%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.362mg 50%
Potassium 1724mg 274mg 43%
Selenium 5.6µg 29µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Copper 0.328mg 0.091mg 26%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 4.987mg 22%
Carbs 65.37g 1.18g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Protein 11.43g 19.25g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.458g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Phosphorus 252mg 158mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.271mg 13%
Zinc 1.09mg 2.44mg 12%
Calories 310kcal 504kcal 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 19mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.257mg 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron Pepperoni
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
54%
Saffron
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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 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.