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Safflower vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Safflower and Castanea crenata

  • Safflower has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Folate, while Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 132% more than Castanea crenata.
  • Safflower contains 20 times more Vitamin B5 than Castanea crenata. While Safflower contains 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, Castanea crenata contains only 0.206mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw.

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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 +151.6%
Contains more Iron +237.9%
Contains more Magnesium +620.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.4%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +359.1%
Contains more Copper +210.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +151.6%
Contains more Iron +237.9%
Contains more Magnesium +620.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.4%
Contains more Potassium +108.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +359.1%
Contains more Copper +210.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%

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 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.4%
Contains more Folate +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1856.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.4%
Contains more Folate +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +619.1%
Contains more Fats +7154.7%
Contains more Other +506.7%
Contains more Water +992.7%
Equal in Carbs - 34.91
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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +619.1%
Contains more Fats +7154.7%
Contains more Other +506.7%
Contains more Water +992.7%
Equal in Carbs - 34.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20351.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20351.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 16.18g 2.25g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.53g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 517kcal 154kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 31mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.45mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 49mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 72mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 329mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 14mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 1.1mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.562mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 1.591mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 37IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Safflower
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.344mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.5mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.206mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.283mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 47µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.032mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.09mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.111mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.139mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.147mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.054mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.088mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.134mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.056mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.278g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.138g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Castanea crenata
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%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.604g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ()

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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.