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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.
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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
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.
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
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%
~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
25% 59% 11% 3%
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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
9% 7% 84%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Black gram 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Black gram
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
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.568g)
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.

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.