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Rice bran oil vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice bran oil and Safflower different?

  • Safflower is higher than Rice bran oil in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 97% more than Rice bran oil.
  • Rice bran oil contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Safflower. Rice bran oil contains 19.7g of Saturated Fat, while Safflower contains 3.682g.

Oil, rice bran 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +6900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 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 +6900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%

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% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
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 +710.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 0g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 100g 38.45g Rice bran oil
Carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 884kcal 517kcal Rice bran oil
Calcium 0mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 0.07mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 0mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 0mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 0mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 0mg 3mg Rice bran oil
Zinc 0mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 32.3mg Rice bran oil
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
Vitamin K 24.7µg Rice bran oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 0mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0mg 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0mg 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 19.7g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 39.3g 4.848g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 28.223g Rice bran oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice bran 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
59%
Rice bran oil
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.018g)
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?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.