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Cashew butter vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew butter and Safflower different?

  • Safflower has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Cashew butter.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Safflower is 84% higher.
  • Cashew butter contains 98 times more Sodium than Safflower. While Cashew butter contains 295mg of Sodium, Safflower contains only 3mg.

Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
Equal in Copper - 1.747
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 185% 148% 167% 40% 39% 121% 586% 0% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
Equal in Copper - 1.747

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.4%
Contains more Folate +190.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 102% 0% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 42% 0% 76%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.4%
Contains more Folate +190.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Other +147.1%
12% 53% 30% 2% 2%
Protein: 12.12 g
Fats: 53.03 g
Carbs: 30.3 g
Water: 2.34 g
Other: 2.21 g
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Fats +37.9%
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Other +147.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.1%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.606 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.371 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cashew butter Safflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew butter Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 27.3g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 12.12g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 53.03g 38.45g Cashew butter
Carbs 30.3g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 609kcal 517kcal Cashew butter
Sugar 9.09g Safflower
Fiber 3g Cashew butter
Calcium 61mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 4.91mg 4.9mg Cashew butter
Magnesium 206mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 388mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 447mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 295mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 4.43mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.758mg 1.747mg Cashew butter
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 9.3µg Cashew butter
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 5.08mg Cashew butter
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.159mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 1.108mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 55µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 30.3µg Cashew butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.388mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.445mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 0.831mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.523mg 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.204mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.537mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.617mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.257mg 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 10.606g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 26.709g 4.848g Cashew butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.371g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew butter Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Cashew butter
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Cashew butter
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.924g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew butter
Cashew butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cashew butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168597/nutrients
  2. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.