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Safflower vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Ginkgo nuts different?

  • Safflower is higher than Ginkgo nuts in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 164% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • Safflower contains 25 times more Vitamin B5 than Ginkgo nuts. Safflower contains 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, while Ginkgo nuts contain 0.16mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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 +3800%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +419.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +1385.3%
Contains more Copper +537.6%
Contains more Manganese +1682.3%
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 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +1207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +419.4%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +1385.3%
Contains more Copper +537.6%
Contains more Manganese +1682.3%

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 B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.7%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1016%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.7%
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 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.7%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1016%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +274.5%
Contains more Fats +2188.7%
Contains more Other +355%
Contains more Water +882.2%
Equal in Carbs - 37.6
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
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +274.5%
Contains more Fats +2188.7%
Contains more Other +355%
Contains more Water +882.2%
Equal in Carbs - 37.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4466.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4466.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Ginkgo nuts Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 16.18g 4.32g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 1.68g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 517kcal 182kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 2mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 27mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 124mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 510mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 7mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.34mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.274mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.113mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 558IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.22mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.09mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 6mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.16mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.328mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 54µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.071mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.268mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.209mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.316mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.206mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.055mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.171mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.283mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.102mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.319g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.619g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.618g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Ginkgo nuts
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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
27%
Ginkgo nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.363g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 ()
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/nutrients
  2. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.