Cayenne pepper vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cayenne pepper and Saffron different?
- Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, while Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Saffron covers your daily need of Manganese 1148% more than Cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper contains 77 times more Vitamin A RAE than Saffron. Cayenne pepper contains 2081µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron contains 27µg.
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, saffron types were 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.
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+16.8%
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Sodium
-79.7%
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Zinc
+127.5%
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Copper
+13.7%
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Selenium
+57.1%
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Iron
+42.3%
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Magnesium
+73.7%
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Manganese
+1320.4%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+16.8%
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Sodium
-79.7%
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Zinc
+127.5%
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Copper
+13.7%
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Selenium
+57.1%
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Iron
+42.3%
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Magnesium
+73.7%
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Manganese
+1320.4%
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.
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Vitamin A
+7750.9%
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Vitamin B1
+185.2%
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Vitamin B2
+244.2%
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Vitamin B3
+496%
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Vitamin B6
+142.6%
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Folate
+14%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.8
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Vitamin A
+7750.9%
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Vitamin B1
+185.2%
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Vitamin B2
+244.2%
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Vitamin B3
+496%
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Vitamin B6
+142.6%
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Folate
+14%
Equal in Vitamin C - 80.8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+195.2%
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+10.8%
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Carbs
+15.4%
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Water
+47.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
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6.04 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
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Fats
+195.2%
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+10.8%
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Carbs
+15.4%
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+47.8%
Equal in Protein - 11.43
Equal in Other - 5.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+541%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+304.9%
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Saturated Fat
-51.3%
Saturated Fat:
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.37 g
Saturated Fat:
1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.067 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+541%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+304.9%
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Saturated Fat
-51.3%
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 29.43g | 61.47g |
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Protein | 12.01g | 11.43g |
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Fats | 17.27g | 5.85g |
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Carbs | 56.63g | 65.37g |
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Calories | 318kcal | 310kcal |
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Sugar | 10.34g |
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Fiber | 27.2g | 3.9g |
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Calcium | 148mg | 111mg |
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Iron | 7.8mg | 11.1mg |
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Magnesium | 152mg | 264mg |
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Phosphorus | 293mg | 252mg |
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Potassium | 2014mg | 1724mg |
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Sodium | 30mg | 148mg |
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Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.09mg |
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Copper | 0.373mg | 0.328mg |
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Manganese | 2mg | 28.408mg |
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Selenium | 8.8µg | 5.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 41610IU | 530IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2081µg | 27µg |
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Vitamin E | 29.83mg |
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Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 80.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.115mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.267mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.46mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 1.01mg |
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Folate | 106µg | 93µg |
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Vitamin K | 80.3µg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 1.586g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | 0.429g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 2.067g |
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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
388%

60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%

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 - 1.674g)
Which food is cheaper?

Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cayenne pepper 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 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.