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Safflower vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between safflower and cauliflower?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 190% higher.
  • Safflower has 24 times more magnesium than cauliflower. Safflower has 353mg of magnesium, while cauliflower has 15mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Cauliflower, raw 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.
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2253.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.8%
Contains more IronIron +1066.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4379.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1770.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1199.4%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13632.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +589.9%
Contains more OtherOther +618.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1538.3%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14158.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90941.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.039mg 190%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.031g 188%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.05mg 93%
Phosphorus 644mg 44mg 86%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.155mg 81%
Magnesium 353mg 15mg 80%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.184mg 76%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.667mg 67%
Fats 38.45g 0.28g 59%
Iron 4.9mg 0.42mg 56%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.27mg 43%
Protein 16.18g 1.92g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.06mg 27%
Folate 160µg 57µg 26%
Calories 517kcal 25kcal 25%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.13g 16%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.034g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.507mg 11%
Potassium 687mg 299mg 11%
Carbs 34.29g 4.97g 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 22mg 6%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Sodium 3mg 30mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 1.91g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
82%
Safflower
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.552g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.