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Almond butter vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almond butter and safflower?

  • Almond butter is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, yet safflower is richer in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 94% higher.
  • Almond butter has 4 times more calcium than safflower. Almond butter has 347mg of calcium, while safflower has 78mg.

We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +87%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
~equal in Potassium ~687mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.014mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2736.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1167.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1035.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +201.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +242.7%
Contains more OtherOther +77.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +569.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 161%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 28.223g 97%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 1.163mg 94%
Copper 0.934mg 1.747mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 1.17mg 82%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 4.03mg 74%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 4.848g 69%
Fiber 10.3g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.415mg 40%
Calcium 347mg 78mg 27%
Folate 53µg 160µg 27%
Fats 55.5g 38.45g 26%
Phosphorus 508mg 644mg 19%
Iron 3.49mg 4.9mg 18%
Magnesium 279mg 353mg 18%
Zinc 3.29mg 5.05mg 16%
Protein 20.96g 16.18g 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 2.284mg 5%
Carbs 18.82g 34.29g 5%
Manganese 2.131mg 2.014mg 5%
Calories 614kcal 517kcal 5%
Selenium 2.4µg 4%
Saturated fat 4.152g 3.682g 2%
Potassium 748mg 687mg 2%
Net carbs 8.52g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Sodium 7mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
68%
Almond butter
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients
  2. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.