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.
- The glycemic index of paprika is lower.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8877.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9022.2% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 1.59mg | 1166% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 2463µg | 271% |
| Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 21.14mg | 126% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 34.9g | 124% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 0.9mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 2.141mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 1.23mg | 74% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 10.06mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg | 50% | |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.713mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 7.766g | 38% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 4.33mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 178mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.33mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 2280mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 229mg | 12% |
| Folate | 93µg | 49µg | 11% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 12.89g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 314mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
| Protein | 11.43g | 14.14g | 5% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 53.99g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.695g | 3% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 68mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 2.14g | 3% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 6.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 19.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.57mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)