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Safflower vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between safflower and chestnut

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, and folate than chestnut.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 142% more.
  • Safflower contains 20 times more zinc than chestnut. Safflower contains 5.05mg of zinc, while chestnut contains 0.25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.6%
Contains more IronIron +183.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.8%
~equal in Potassium ~715mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +299%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +709%
Contains more FatsFats +2686.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +669%
Contains more WaterWater +1112.6%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +918.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5078.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Chestnut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.545g 185%
Copper 1.747mg 0.472mg 142%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.148mg 85%
Phosphorus 644mg 99mg 78%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.316mg 74%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.233mg 72%
Magnesium 353mg 54mg 71%
Fats 38.45g 1.38g 57%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.854mg 50%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.25mg 44%
Iron 4.9mg 1.73mg 40%
Folate 160µg 38µg 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Protein 16.18g 2g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.104mg 24%
Calories 517kcal 131kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.26g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.476g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.731mg 10%
Calcium 78mg 46mg 3%
Carbs 34.29g 27.76g 2%
Sodium 3mg 27mg 1%
Potassium 687mg 715mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.422g)
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.