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Saffron vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saffron and chili pepper?

  • Saffron is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, folate, and vitamin B2, while chili pepper is higher in vitamin C.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1227% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 11 times less magnesium than saffron. Saffron has 264mg of magnesium, while chili pepper has 23mg.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than chili pepper (45).

We used Spices, saffron and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw 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 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1047.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +692.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +435.4%
Contains more IronIron +977.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +486%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15091.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1229.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +642%
Contains more OtherOther +533.7%
Contains more WaterWater +639.7%

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1687.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +764.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

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 DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.187mg 1227%
Iron 11.1mg 1.03mg 126%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 143.7mg 70%
Magnesium 264mg 23mg 57%
Potassium 1724mg 322mg 41%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.506mg 39%
Phosphorus 252mg 43mg 30%
Copper 0.328mg 0.129mg 22%
Protein 11.43g 1.87g 19%
Carbs 65.37g 8.81g 19%
Folate 93µg 23µg 18%
Calories 310kcal 40kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.086mg 14%
Vitamin K 14µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.239g 12%
Calcium 111mg 14mg 10%
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g 10%
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg 9%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.26mg 8%
Fats 5.85g 0.44g 8%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.042g 7%
Sodium 148mg 9mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.072mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 48µg 2%
Choline 10.9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.244mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.024g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 5.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
18%
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 - 5.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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/170106/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.