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 for 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 IronIron | +63.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4552% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1256.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2685.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +479.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 28.223g | 181% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 1.163mg | 95% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 1.17mg | 87% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 1.747mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 4.03mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 3.682g | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 644mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 353mg | 49% |
| Folate | 160µg | 40% | |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 4.9mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.415mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 5.05mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 2.014mg | 26% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 16.18g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 4.848g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 31.28g | 38.45g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.284mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 34.29g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 687mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 517kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins