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Mixed nuts vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mixed nuts and safflower different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in vitamin B3, while safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 93% more than mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts contain 3 times more vitamin B3 than safflower. Mixed nuts contain 7.709mg of vitamin B3, while safflower contains 2.284mg.
  • Safflower is lower in saturated fat.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.1%
Contains more IronIron +87.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
~equal in Potassium ~687mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.014mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +40.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.9%
Contains more WaterWater +170.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 +487.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.907mg 1.747mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 28.223g 91%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 1.163mg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 1.17mg 63%
Selenium 33.9µg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 4.848g 59%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 4.03mg 58%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 2.284mg 34%
Magnesium 229mg 353mg 30%
Iron 2.61mg 4.9mg 29%
Fiber 7g 28%
Phosphorus 456mg 644mg 27%
Fats 53.95g 38.45g 24%
Saturated fat 8.711g 3.682g 23%
Folate 83µg 160µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.415mg 17%
Zinc 3.36mg 5.05mg 15%
Choline 52mg 9%
Protein 20.04g 16.18g 8%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Calories 607kcal 517kcal 5%
Carbs 21.05g 34.29g 4%
Calcium 117mg 78mg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Potassium 632mg 687mg 2%
Manganese 2.04mg 2.014mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Sodium 5mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.452mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.