Dates vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dates and safflower different?
- Safflower is higher than dates in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate.
- Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 171% more than dates.
Dates, deglet noor 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +720.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +748.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1641.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +938.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +668.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2136.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +609.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +742.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +265.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +560.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9759% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148442.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 28.223g | 188% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 1.747mg | 171% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 1.163mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 644mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 1.17mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 2.014mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 353mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 4.03mg | 69% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 38.45g | 59% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 4.9mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 5.05mg | 43% |
| Folate | 19µg | 160µg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.415mg | 27% |
| Protein | 2.45g | 16.18g | 27% |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 3.682g | 17% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 34.29g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 4.848g | 12% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 517kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 2.284mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 39mg | 78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 656mg | 687mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
178%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.65g)
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.