Safflower vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between safflower and black gram
- Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and zinc; however, black gram has more iron.
- Daily need coverage for copper for safflower is 85% higher.
- Black gram has 32 times less saturated fat than safflower. Safflower has 3.682g of saturated fat, while black gram has 0.114g.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Mungo beans, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +78.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +54.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +326% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +344.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +316.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +35% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 1.071g | 181% |
Copper | 1.747mg | 0.981mg | 85% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.273mg | 74% |
Fiber | 18.3g | 73% | |
Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.281mg | 68% |
Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.906mg | 62% |
Fats | 38.45g | 1.64g | 57% |
Phosphorus | 644mg | 379mg | 38% |
Iron | 4.9mg | 7.57mg | 33% |
Manganese | 2.014mg | 1.527mg | 21% |
Magnesium | 353mg | 267mg | 20% |
Protein | 16.18g | 25.21g | 18% |
Saturated fat | 3.682g | 0.114g | 16% |
Zinc | 5.05mg | 3.35mg | 15% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
Folate | 160µg | 216µg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 0.085g | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.254mg | 12% |
Calories | 517kcal | 341kcal | 9% |
Potassium | 687mg | 983mg | 9% |
Carbs | 34.29g | 58.99g | 8% |
Calcium | 78mg | 138mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 1.447mg | 5% |
Sodium | 3mg | 38mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 34.29g | 40.69g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.154mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.534mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.025mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
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:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats | +2244.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +62.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72% |
Contains more WaterWater | +92.2% |
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
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5603.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2535.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |