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Safflower vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Safflower and Butter?

  • Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 234% higher.
  • Safflower has 504 times more Manganese than Butter. Safflower has 2.014mg of Manganese, while Butter has 0.004mg.
  • Safflower contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Butter, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +225%
Contains more Iron +24400%
Contains more Magnesium +17550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2583.3%
Contains more Potassium +2762.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +5511.1%
Contains more Copper +10818.8%
Contains more Manganese +50250%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +24400%
Contains more Magnesium +17550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2583.3%
Contains more Potassium +2762.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +5511.1%
Contains more Copper +10818.8%
Contains more Manganese +50250%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38900%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4898%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38900%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4898%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1803.5%
Contains more Carbs +57050%
Contains more Other +13550%
Contains more Fats +110.9%
Contains more Water +219.2%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1803.5%
Contains more Carbs +57050%
Contains more Other +13550%
Contains more Fats +110.9%
Contains more Water +219.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.3%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +837.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Butter Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0.06g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 0.85g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 34.29g 0.06g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Safflower
Calcium 78mg 24mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.02mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 2mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 24mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 24mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 11mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.09mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.016mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.004mg Safflower
Selenium 1µg Butter
Vitamin A 50IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.005mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.034mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.042mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.11mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.003mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.012mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.038mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.051mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.083mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.067mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.021mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.041mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.057mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.023mg Safflower
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 50.489g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.01g Safflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 46.807g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.