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Black tea vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between black tea and safflower?

  • Black tea has less copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, iron, zinc, and folate than safflower.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 193% higher.

We used Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +11666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1756.8%
Contains more IronIron +24400%
Contains more CopperCopper +17370%
Contains more ZincZinc +25150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +819.6%
~equal in Sodium ~3mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 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 WaterWater +1674%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11330%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +484700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +705475%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 1.747mg 193%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 28.223g 188%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.163mg 97%
Phosphorus 1mg 644mg 92%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.17mg 90%
Magnesium 3mg 353mg 83%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 4.03mg 80%
Manganese 0.219mg 2.014mg 78%
Iron 0.02mg 4.9mg 61%
Fats 0g 38.45g 59%
Zinc 0.02mg 5.05mg 46%
Folate 5µg 160µg 39%
Protein 0g 16.18g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.415mg 31%
Calories 1kcal 517kcal 26%
Potassium 37mg 687mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.002g 3.682g 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.284mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 4.848g 12%
Carbs 0.3g 34.29g 11%
Calcium 0mg 78mg 8%
Caffeine 20mg 5%
Net carbs 0.3g 34.29g N/A
Sodium 3mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea 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
1%
Black tea
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.