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Saffron vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saffron and Chili Pepper?

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B2, yet Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1225% more.
  • Saffron has 11 times more Magnesium than Chili Pepper. While Saffron has 264mg of Magnesium, Chili Pepper have only 25mg.

We used Spices, saffron and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +956%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.8%
Contains more Potassium +407.1%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +11886.5%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
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% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +825%
Contains more Magnesium +956%
Contains more Phosphorus +447.8%
Contains more Potassium +407.1%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +11886.5%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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 B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.3%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +200.1%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.3%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +200.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +471.5%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +591%
Contains more Other +808.3%
Contains more Water +637.3%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +471.5%
Contains more Fats +2825%
Contains more Carbs +591%
Contains more Other +808.3%
Contains more Water +637.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Chili Pepper Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 7.96g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 2g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0.2g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 9.46g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 40kcal Saffron
Sugar 5.1g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 18mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 1.2mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 25mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 46mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 340mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 7mg Chili Pepper
Zinc 1.09mg 0.3mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.174mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.237mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 1179IU Chili Pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 59µg Chili Pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin C 80.8mg 242.5mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.09mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.09mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.95mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Chili Pepper
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.278mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 23µg Saffron
Vitamin K 14.3µg Chili Pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili Pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili Pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili Pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili Pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili Pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili Pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili Pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili Pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili Pepper
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.021g Chili Pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 0.011g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.109g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Chili Pepper
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
90%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.