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Safflower vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Brussels sprout different?

  • Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 186% higher.
  • Safflower contains 15 times more Magnesium than Brussels sprout. While Safflower contains 353mg of Magnesium, Brussels sprout contains only 23mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +1102.4%
Contains more Copper +2395.7%
Contains more Manganese +497.6%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +1102.4%
Contains more Copper +2395.7%
Contains more Manganese +497.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Folate +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Folate +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1408%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +378.7%
Contains more Fats +12716.7%
Contains more Carbs +283.1%
Contains more Other +298.5%
Contains more Water +1430.2%
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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +378.7%
Contains more Fats +12716.7%
Contains more Carbs +283.1%
Contains more Other +298.5%
Contains more Water +1430.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20978.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.1%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20978.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +442.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 5.15g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 3.38g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.3g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 8.95g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 43kcal Safflower
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Safflower
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 78mg 42mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.4mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 23mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 69mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 389mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 25mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.42mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.07mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.337mg Safflower
Selenium 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 50IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.139mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.09mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.745mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.309mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.219mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 61µg Safflower
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.037mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.12mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.132mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.152mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.154mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.032mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.098mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.155mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.076mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.023g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.