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Safflower vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between safflower and almonds

  • Safflower has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc; however, almonds are richer in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 80% more.
  • Safflower contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than almonds. Safflower contains 4.03mg of vitamin B5, while almonds contain 0.471mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, almonds.

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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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Potassium ~733mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.179mg

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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +754%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +84.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +29.9%

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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +550.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.802g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 12.329g 106%
Copper 1.747mg 1.031mg 80%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.205mg 80%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.137mg 79%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.471mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 31.551g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 1.138mg 56%
Fiber 12.5g 50%
Folate 160µg 44µg 29%
Phosphorus 644mg 481mg 23%
Magnesium 353mg 270mg 20%
Calcium 78mg 269mg 19%
Zinc 5.05mg 3.12mg 18%
Fats 38.45g 49.93g 18%
Iron 4.9mg 3.71mg 15%
Protein 16.18g 21.15g 10%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.618mg 8%
Manganese 2.014mg 2.179mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Carbs 34.29g 21.55g 4%
Calories 517kcal 579kcal 3%
Potassium 687mg 733mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.682g 3.802g 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Almonds
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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
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 - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.