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Mixed nuts vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mixed nuts and Safflower different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, while Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 93% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts contain 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Safflower. Mixed nuts contain 7.709mg of Vitamin B3, while Safflower contains 2.284mg.
  • Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +50.3%
Contains more Copper +92.6%
Equal in Potassium - 687
Equal in Manganese - 2.014
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +87.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +50.3%
Contains more Copper +92.6%
Equal in Potassium - 687
Equal in Manganese - 2.014

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.4%
Contains more Folate +92.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.4%
Contains more Folate +92.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Water +170.2%
Contains more Other +89.6%
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 Protein +23.9%
Contains more Fats +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +62.9%
Contains more Water +170.2%
Contains more Other +89.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.1%
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 14.05g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 20.04g 16.18g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 38.45g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 607kcal 517kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Safflower
Fiber 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 78mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 229mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 456mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 632mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 5mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 3.36mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.907mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 2.04mg 2.014mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 2.284mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 83µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.183mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.586mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.717mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 1.154mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.534mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.806mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.572mg 0.452mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Safflower
Saturated Fat 8.711g 3.682g Safflower
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 4.848g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
52%
Mixed nuts
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.