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Safflower vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Cashew butter 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.
  • Safflower contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Cashew butter. While Safflower contains 1.17mg of Vitamin B6, Cashew butter contains only 0.203mg.
  • Safflower has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added 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 - 4.91
Equal in Copper - 1.758
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 185% 148% 167% 40% 39% 121% 586% 0% 51%
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 - 4.91
Equal in Copper - 1.758

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 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 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 0% 102% 0% 0% 40% 37% 21% 0% 47% 42% 0% 76%
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 Protein +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Other +147.1%
Contains more Fats +37.9%
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
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
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +140.2%
Contains more Other +147.1%
Contains more Fats +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Cashew butter
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
89%
Safflower
30%
Cashew butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
135%
Cashew butter

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