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Saffron vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Paprika

  • Saffron is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C, yet Paprika is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1166% more than Paprika.
  • Saffron contains 90 times more Vitamin C than Paprika. While Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Paprika contains only 0.9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1686.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more IronIron +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +297.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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% 32% 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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8877.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.7%
Contains more FatsFats +120.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42%
~equal in Water ~11.24g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Paprika Opinion
Calories 310kcal 282kcal Saffron
Protein 11.43g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 5.85g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0.9mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 19.09g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 53.99g Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 178mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 1724mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 11.1mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.328mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 1.09mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 252mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 148mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 530IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 27µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 28.408mg 1.59mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 93µg 49µg Saffron
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.14g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Paprika
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
56%
Saffron
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.