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Pistachio vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Safflower

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, however, Safflower is richer in Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 70% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.5%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +49.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.5%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +67.8%

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 +932%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Folate +213.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
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 +932%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Folate +213.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +83.2%
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 +24.6%
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +83.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +379.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 20.16g 16.18g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 38.45g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 560kcal 517kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Safflower
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 78mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 121mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 490mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 1025mg 687mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.3mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 1.2mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 50IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 3µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 1.17mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 160µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.183mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.586mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.717mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.154mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.534mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.284mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.806mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.025mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.452mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 4.848g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
71%
Pistachio
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.