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Safflower vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Safflower and Almond

  • Safflower has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Almond is 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 Almond. Safflower contains 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, while Almond contains 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.
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 733
Equal in Manganese - 2.179
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +244.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Potassium - 733
Equal in Manganese - 2.179

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.
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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
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 Carbs +59.1%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +84.5%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.802
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.802

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Almond
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 Almond Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 9.05g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 21.15g Almond
Fats 38.45g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 34.29g 21.55g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Safflower
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Calcium 78mg 269mg Almond
Iron 4.9mg 3.71mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 270mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 481mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 3mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 5.05mg 3.12mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 1.031mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 50IU 2IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Safflower
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.205mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.471mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.137mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 44µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.586mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.154mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.534mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.284mg 0.157mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 1.025mg 0.855mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 3.802g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 12.329g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
89%
Safflower
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
142%
Almond

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?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - 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.