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Safflower vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Safflower and Chestnut

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, and Folate than Chestnut.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 142% more.
  • Safflower contains 20 times more Zinc than Chestnut. Safflower contains 5.05mg of Zinc, while Chestnut contains 0.25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 +69.6%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains more Magnesium +553.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +1920%
Contains more Copper +270.1%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Potassium - 715
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +69.6%
Contains more Iron +183.2%
Contains more Magnesium +553.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +1920%
Contains more Copper +270.1%
Contains more Manganese +135.8%
Equal in Potassium - 715

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 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.1%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +685.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.1%
Contains more Folate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +709%
Contains more Fats +2686.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +669%
Contains more Water +1112.6%
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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +709%
Contains more Fats +2686.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +669%
Contains more Water +1112.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5078.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5078.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 27.76g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 2g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 1.38g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 27.76g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 131kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 46mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.73mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 54mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 99mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 3mg 27mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.25mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.472mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.854mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 17IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Safflower
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.148mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.104mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.731mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.316mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.233mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 38µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.022mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.071mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.079mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.118mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.118mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.047mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.084mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.112mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.055mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.476g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.545g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Chestnut
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
89%
Safflower
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.422g)
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.