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Chocolate vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Safflower

  • Chocolate has more Iron, while Safflower has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 95% more than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Safflower. While Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, Safflower contains only 3.682g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Iron +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +151.2%
Contains more Copper +69.9%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +151.2%
Contains more Copper +69.9%
Contains more Manganese +41.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4552%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2685.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4552%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2685.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 50

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Protein +231.6%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +221.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Protein +231.6%
Contains more Fats +22.9%
Contains more Water +479.4%
Contains more Other +221.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2484.5%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2484.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 34.29g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 31.28g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 61.17g 34.29g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 517kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Safflower
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 8.02mg 4.9mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 206mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 559mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 24mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 2.01mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.028mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 1.419mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 50IU
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
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
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.112g Safflower
Saturated Fat 18.519g 3.682g Safflower
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 4.848g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.