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Peanut vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Safflower different?

  • Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 67% more than Peanut.
  • Peanut contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Safflower. Peanut contains 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, while Safflower contains 2.284mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw 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 +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
Equal in Potassium - 687
Equal in Manganese - 2.014
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Magnesium +110.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.4%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.9
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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +428.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 B3 +428.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.5%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Other +134.3%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +59.5%
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +112.6%
Contains more Other +134.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut 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 Peanut Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 25.8g 16.18g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 38.45g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 567kcal 517kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Safflower
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 78mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 168mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 376mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 705mg 687mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 3.27mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.144mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 1.934mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 2.284mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 240µg 160µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.183mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.586mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.717mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.154mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.534mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.284mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.806mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.025mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.452mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 4.848g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.