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Almond vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond and Safflower

  • Almond has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Safflower is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 80% more.
  • Almond contains 3 times more Calcium than Safflower. Almond contains 269mg of Calcium, while Safflower contains 78mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, 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 +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Potassium - 687
Equal in Manganese - 2.014
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Equal in Potassium - 687
Equal in Manganese - 2.014

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754%
Contains more Folate +263.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +84.5%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +84.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.682
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.682

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 21.15g 16.18g Almond
Fats 49.93g 38.45g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 579kcal 517kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Safflower
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Calcium 269mg 78mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 270mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 481mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 733mg 687mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 3mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.031mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 2.179mg 2.014mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.415mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.284mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 44µg 160µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.183mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.586mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.717mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 1.154mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.534mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.806mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.539mg 0.452mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.802g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 4.848g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond Safflower
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
82%
Almond
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.