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Safflower vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Safflower and Hickory nut

  • Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Hickory nut are richer in Manganese.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 113% higher.
  • Safflower has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Hickory nut. While Safflower has 1.17mg of Vitamin B6, Hickory nut have only 0.192mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.

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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 Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.9%
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% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +57.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +128.9%

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 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
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 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Contains more Water +112.1%
Contains more Other +171.6%
Contains more Fats +67.4%
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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Carbs +87.9%
Contains more Water +112.1%
Contains more Other +171.6%
Contains more Fats +67.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.7%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +572.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Hickory nut Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 11.85g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 12.72g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 64.37g Hickory nut
Carbs 34.29g 18.25g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 78mg 61mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 2.12mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 173mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 336mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 436mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 1mg Hickory nut
Zinc 5.05mg 4.31mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.738mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 50IU 131IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.867mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.131mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.907mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.746mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.192mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 40µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.139mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.422mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.576mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 1.027mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.497mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.3mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.713mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.73mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.389mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 7.038g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 21.886g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Hickory nut
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
38%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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 ()

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.