Saffron vs. White pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Saffron and White pepper different?
- Saffron is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate, however, White pepper is richer in Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1048% higher.
- Saffron contains 24 times more Potassium than White pepper. While Saffron contains 1724mg of Potassium, White pepper contains only 73mg.
Spices, saffron and Spices, pepper, white are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2261.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +560.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +588.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +910% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
10.4 g
Fats:
2.12 g
Carbs:
68.61 g
Water:
11.42 g
Other:
7.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +175.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.4g
~equal in
Carbs
~68.61g
~equal in
Water
~11.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.616 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +83.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 296kcal |
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| Protein | 11.43g | 10.4g |
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| Fats | 5.85g | 2.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 61.47g | 42.41g |
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| Carbs | 65.37g | 68.61g |
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| Magnesium | 264mg | 90mg |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 265mg |
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| Potassium | 1724mg | 73mg |
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| Iron | 11.1mg | 14.31mg |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 26.2g |
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| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.91mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 176mg |
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| Sodium | 148mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 530IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 27µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 4.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5.6µg | 3.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g | 0.626g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.429g | 0.789g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 0.616g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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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
56%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
167%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.