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Mustard oil vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mustard oil and Safflower

  • Mustard oil contains less Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Folate than Safflower.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 194% higher.

Food types used in this article are Oil, mustard 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +160.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +160.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1120.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%
13% 64% 23%
Saturated Fat: 11.582 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.23 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1120.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard oil Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 0g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 100g 38.45g Mustard oil
Carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 884kcal 517kcal Mustard oil
Calcium 0mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 0mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 0mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 0mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 0mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 0mg 3mg Mustard oil
Zinc 0mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0mg 2.014mg Safflower
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 0mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 0µg 160µg Safflower
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
Saturated Fat 11.582g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 59.187g 4.848g Mustard oil
Polyunsaturated fat 21.23g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard oil 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
0%
Mustard oil
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Mustard oil
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mustard oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172337/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.