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Brown sugar vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brown sugar and Safflower

  • Brown sugar has less Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily Copper needs 189% more than Brown sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Iron +590.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3822.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16000%
Contains more Potassium +416.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +16733.3%
Contains more Copper +3617%
Contains more Manganese +3046.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Safflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Iron +590.1%
Contains more Magnesium +3822.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +16000%
Contains more Potassium +416.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +16733.3%
Contains more Copper +3617%
Contains more Manganese +3046.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
7
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1976.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2953%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2753.7%
Contains more Folate +15900%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Safflower
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1976.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2953%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2753.7%
Contains more Folate +15900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Carbs +186.1%
Contains more Protein +13383.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +319.4%
Contains more Other +1113.3%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Safflower
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 Carbs +186.1%
Contains more Protein +13383.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +319.4%
Contains more Other +1113.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Safflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 34.29g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 0g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 98.09g 34.29g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 517kcal Safflower
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Safflower
Calcium 83mg 78mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 9mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 4mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 133mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 28mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 0.03mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.047mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.064mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 1µg 160µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 0g 3.682g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.