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Oat vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oat and Safflower different?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, however, Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 126% higher.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

Oats and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.1%
~equal in Iron ~4.9mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Oat
Oat
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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% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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% 3% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +883.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
~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
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +93.3%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +457.2%
Contains more OtherOther +217.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1013.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Safflower Opinion
Calories 389kcal 517kcal Safflower
Protein 16.89g 16.18g Oat
Fats 6.9g 38.45g Safflower
Net carbs 55.67g 34.29g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 34.29g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 353mg Safflower
Calcium 54mg 78mg Safflower
Potassium 429mg 687mg Safflower
Iron 4.72mg 4.9mg Safflower
Fiber 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.626mg 1.747mg Safflower
Zinc 3.97mg 5.05mg Safflower
Phosphorus 523mg 644mg Safflower
Sodium 2mg 3mg Oat
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Manganese 4.916mg 2.014mg Oat
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 2.284mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 56µg 160µg Safflower
Saturated Fat 1.217g 3.682g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 28.223g Safflower
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.183mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.284mg 1.154mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.534mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.284mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.806mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.405mg 0.452mg Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
30%
Oat
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.