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Bran raw vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bran raw and safflower

  • Bran raw has more manganese and phosphorus; however, safflower has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 157% higher.
  • Bran raw is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, raw 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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
~equal in Iron ~4.9mg

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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +609.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +207.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.163mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 +93.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +446.9%
Contains more OtherOther +88.3%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +920.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Safflower DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 28.223g 170%
Manganese 5.63mg 2.014mg 157%
Copper 0.403mg 1.747mg 149%
Selenium 45.2µg 82%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 1.17mg 77%
Fiber 15.4g 62%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 4.03mg 51%
Fats 7.03g 38.45g 48%
Magnesium 235mg 353mg 28%
Folate 52µg 160µg 27%
Zinc 3.11mg 5.05mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.415mg 15%
Calories 246kcal 517kcal 14%
Phosphorus 734mg 644mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.328g 3.682g 11%
Carbs 66.22g 34.29g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 2.284mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 4.848g 6%
Iron 5.41mg 4.9mg 6%
Potassium 566mg 687mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Protein 17.3g 16.18g 2%
Calcium 58mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 1.163mg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Sodium 4mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.