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Safflower vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Safflower and Adzuki bean

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 116% more.
  • Safflower contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Adzuki bean. Safflower contains 3.682g of Saturated Fat, while Adzuki bean contains 0.191g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, 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.
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.98mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.04mg

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% 3% 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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +7154.7%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.4%
Contains more WaterWater +139.1%

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
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9596%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24876.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 517kcal 329kcal Safflower
Protein 16.18g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 38.45g 0.53g Safflower
Net carbs 34.29g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 34.29g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 353mg 127mg Safflower
Calcium 78mg 66mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.9mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g Adzuki bean
Copper 1.747mg 1.094mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 5.04mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 381mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 5mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 17IU Safflower
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 1.73mg Safflower
Selenium 3.1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.455mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.22mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.63mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.471mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.351mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.05g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.113g Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.586mg 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.154mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.534mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.284mg 0.21mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.025mg 1.023mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.491g)
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 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.