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Safflower oil vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower oil and Tomato sauce different?

  • Safflower oil is richer in Vitamin E, while Tomato sauce is higher in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Safflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 218% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Safflower oil contains 184 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. Safflower oil contains 7.541g of Saturated Fat, while Tomato sauce contains 0.041g.

Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 682% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0.11%
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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2268.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4850%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +33233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.541 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.82 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170856.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10495%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower oil Tomato sauce Opinion
Calories 884kcal 24kcal Safflower oil
Protein 0g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 100g 0.3g Safflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 0g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Carbs 0g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Calcium 0mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 0mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 0g 3.56g Safflower oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Copper 0mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 0mg 11mg Safflower oil
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 34.1mg 1.44mg Safflower oil
Manganese 0mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 7.1µg 2.8µg Safflower oil
Folate 0µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.096g 0g Tomato sauce
Choline 0.2mg 9.9mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 7.541g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 75.221g 0.044g Safflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 12.82g 0.121g Safflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0mg 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0mg 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0mg 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0mg 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0mg 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0mg 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0mg 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.096g Safflower oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.724g Safflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower oil Tomato sauce
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
54%
Safflower oil
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Safflower oil
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.5g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Safflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171027/nutrients
  2. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.