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Candy bar vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candy bar and safflower different?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, while safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, and folate.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11679% more than safflower.
  • Candy bar contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than safflower. Candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while safflower contains 2.284mg.

Candies, peanut bar and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were used 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +405.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12976.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1063%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +251.3%
Contains more OtherOther +203.3%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +244.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 1.17mg 11679%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 28.223g 117%
Copper 0.774mg 1.747mg 108%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.163mg 89%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 4.03mg 64%
Magnesium 110mg 353mg 58%
Iron 0.97mg 4.9mg 49%
Phosphorus 308mg 644mg 48%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.284mg 35%
Manganese 1.243mg 2.014mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 4.848g 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Folate 75µg 160µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.415mg 21%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Zinc 3.94mg 5.05mg 10%
Selenium 4.7µg 9%
Potassium 407mg 687mg 8%
Sodium 156mg 3mg 7%
Fats 33.7g 38.45g 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Saturated fat 4.678g 3.682g 5%
Carbs 47.4g 34.29g 4%
Protein 15.5g 16.18g 1%
Calories 522kcal 517kcal 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 34.29g N/A
Calcium 78mg 78mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.