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Maple sugar vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple sugar and safflower

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese; however, safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 183% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 2 times more manganese than safflower. While maple sugar has 4.422mg of manganese, safflower has only 2.014mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1757.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.7%
Contains more IronIron +204.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1664.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%

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.
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% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5610%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +165.1%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16080%
Contains more FatsFats +19125%
Contains more OtherOther +582.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28123%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Safflower DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 28.223g 187%
Copper 0.099mg 1.747mg 183%
Manganese 4.422mg 2.014mg 105%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 1.163mg 96%
Phosphorus 3mg 644mg 92%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 1.17mg 90%
Magnesium 19mg 353mg 80%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 4.03mg 80%
Fats 0.2g 38.45g 59%
Iron 1.61mg 4.9mg 41%
Folate 0µg 160µg 40%
Protein 0.1g 16.18g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.415mg 31%
Carbs 90.9g 34.29g 19%
Saturated fat 0.036g 3.682g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.284mg 14%
Potassium 274mg 687mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 4.848g 12%
Zinc 6.06mg 5.05mg 9%
Calories 354kcal 517kcal 8%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Calcium 90mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 84.87g N/A
Sodium 11mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.646g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.