Safflower vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between safflower and alfalfa seeds
- Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate than alfalfa seeds.
- Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 177% more.
- Safflower contains 34 times more vitamin B6 than alfalfa seeds. Safflower contains 1.17mg of vitamin B6, while alfalfa seeds contain 0.034mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw.
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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 | +1207.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +769.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1012.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +448.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +820% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +971.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1430.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +374.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +615.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3341.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +305.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5472.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1532.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1265% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1551.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8557.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6800.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 0.409g | 185% |
| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.157mg | 177% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.076mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.034mg | 87% |
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 70mg | 82% |
| Manganese | 2.014mg | 0.188mg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 353mg | 27mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.563mg | 69% |
| Fats | 38.45g | 0.69g | 58% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 0.96mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 5.05mg | 0.92mg | 38% |
| Folate | 160µg | 36µg | 31% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Calories | 517kcal | 23kcal | 25% |
| Protein | 16.18g | 3.99g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.126mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 79mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 0.069g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 0.056g | 12% |
| Carbs | 34.29g | 2.1g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 0.481mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Calcium | 78mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.29g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds 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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.