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Safflower vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and pollock different?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while pollock is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 187% more than pollock.
  • Safflower contains 112 times more manganese than pollock. Safflower contains 2.014mg of manganese, while pollock contains 0.018mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +335.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +775%
Contains more CopperCopper +2811.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +786%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11088.9%
~equal in Calcium ~72mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2053.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +832.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +3158.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +223.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1210.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3517.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4741%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Pollock DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.06mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.583g 184%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.054mg 92%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.018mg 87%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.432mg 72%
Magnesium 353mg 81mg 65%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.329mg 65%
Fats 38.45g 1.18g 57%
Iron 4.9mg 0.56mg 54%
Phosphorus 644mg 267mg 54%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.57mg 41%
Folate 160µg 3µg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Calories 517kcal 111kcal 20%
Sodium 3mg 419mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.159g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.223mg 15%
Protein 16.18g 23.48g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.134g 12%
Carbs 34.29g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.949mg 10%
Potassium 687mg 430mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg 2%
Calcium 78mg 72mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Pollock
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
82%
Safflower
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.523g)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.