Paprika vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Paprika and Saffron
- Paprika is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Zinc, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
- Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1166% more than Paprika.
- Paprika contains 91 times more Vitamin A than Saffron. While Paprika contains 2463µg of Vitamin A, Saffron contains only 27µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika and Spices, saffron.
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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 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% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1686.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +9193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +589% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8877.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
~equal in
Water
~11.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +295.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -25.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 14.14g | 11.43g |
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| Fats | 12.89g | 5.85g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 80.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.09g | 61.47g |
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| Carbs | 53.99g | 65.37g |
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| Magnesium | 178mg | 264mg |
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| Calcium | 229mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 2280mg | 1724mg |
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| Iron | 21.14mg | 11.1mg |
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| Sugar | 10.34g |
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| Fiber | 34.9g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.713mg | 0.328mg |
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| Zinc | 4.33mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 314mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 68mg | 148mg |
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| Vitamin A | 49254IU | 530IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2463µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 29.1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.59mg | 28.408mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.23mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 10.06mg | 1.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.51mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 2.141mg | 1.01mg |
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| Vitamin K | 80.3µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 51.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.14g | 1.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.695g | 0.429g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.766g | 2.067g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.49mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.57mg |
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| Leucine | 0.92mg |
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| Lysine | 0.69mg |
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| Methionine | 0.2mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.61mg |
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| Valine | 0.75mg |
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| Histidine | 0.25mg |
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| Fructose | 6.71g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
385%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
479%
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)