Peanut oil vs. Safflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peanut oil and Safflower oil
- Peanut oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, while Safflower oil has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Safflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 123% more than Peanut oil.
- Peanut oil contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Safflower oil. While Peanut oil contains 32g of Polyunsaturated fat, Safflower oil contains only 12.82g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Safflower oil is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, peanut, salad or cooking and Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce).
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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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Iron
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Zinc
+∞%
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Iron
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Zinc
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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 E
+117.3%
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Vitamin K
+914.3%
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Vitamin E
+117.3%
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Vitamin K
+914.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
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Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Equal in Fats - 100
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+149.6%
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Saturated Fat
-55.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.8%
Saturated Fat:
16.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
32 g
Saturated Fat:
7.541 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.82 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+149.6%
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Saturated Fat
-55.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+62.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Fats | 100g | 100g | |
Calories | 884kcal | 884kcal | |
Iron | 0.03mg | 0mg | |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin E | 15.69mg | 34.1mg | |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 7.1µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.096g | ||
Saturated Fat | 16.9g | 7.541g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 46.2g | 75.221g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 32g | 12.82g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.724g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.096g |
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is better in case of low diet
Low Fats diet | Equal | |
Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.359g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
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 (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.