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Biscuit vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between biscuits and safflower?

  • Safflower is richer than biscuits in copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 185% more.
  • Biscuits have 193 times more sodium than safflower. While biscuits have 580mg of sodium, safflower has only 3mg.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +201.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1861.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467.8%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +2030.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +432.8%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1314%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3242.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +414.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.1%
Contains more FatsFats +135.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +42.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.082mg 1.747mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 28.223g 160%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 1.17mg 87%
Magnesium 18mg 353mg 80%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 4.03mg 75%
Manganese 0.378mg 2.014mg 71%
Phosphorus 164mg 644mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 1.163mg 67%
Zinc 0.54mg 5.05mg 41%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Fats 16.3g 38.45g 34%
Folate 61µg 160µg 25%
Sodium 580mg 3mg 25%
Iron 2.9mg 4.9mg 25%
Protein 7g 16.18g 18%
Potassium 121mg 687mg 17%
Calcium 235mg 78mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.415mg 8%
Calories 353kcal 517kcal 8%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 4.848g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.284mg 4%
Carbs 44.6g 34.29g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 4.324g 3.682g 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.