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, 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 for manganese, 1148% more than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper contains 79 times more vitamin A than saffron. Cayenne pepper contains 41610IU of vitamin A, while saffron contains 530IU.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than cayenne pepper (32).
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7607.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.8% |
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Protein
~11.43g
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Other
~5.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.067 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +541% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +304.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2mg | 28.408mg | 1148% |
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 27µg | 228% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 1.01mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 3.9g | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.267mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 1.46mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 2.067g | 42% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 11.1mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 264mg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 5.85g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.115mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 1724mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 252mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 5.6µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 0.429g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.328mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 80.8mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 65.37g | 3% |
| Folate | 106µg | 93µg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 11.43g | 1% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 310kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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
221%
54%
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.