Safflower vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are safflower and acorns different?
- Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B2 than acorns.
- Daily need coverage for copper for safflower is 125% higher.
- Safflower contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than acorns. While safflower contains 1.163mg of Vitamin B1, acorns contain only 0.112mg.
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, acorns, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +469.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +890.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +715.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +938.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +121.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +396.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +514.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +211.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 517kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 16.18g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 38.45g | 23.86g |
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| Net carbs | 34.29g | 40.75g |
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| Carbs | 34.29g | 40.75g |
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| Magnesium | 353mg | 62mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 687mg | 539mg |
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| Iron | 4.9mg | 0.79mg |
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.621mg |
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| Zinc | 5.05mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 644mg | 79mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 2.014mg | 1.337mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 1.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.715mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.528mg |
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| Folate | 160µg | 87µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.682g | 3.102g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.848g | 15.109g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 4.596g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.236mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.285mg |
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| Leucine | 1.154mg | 0.489mg |
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| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.103mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.269mg |
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| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.345mg |
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| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.17mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()