Safflower vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between safflower and cocoa bean?
- Safflower is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and folate, yet cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, potassium, and magnesium.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 207% more.
- Safflower has 16 times more vitamin B5 than cocoa bean. While safflower has 4.03mg of vitamin B5, cocoa bean has only 0.254mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in safflower is lower.
We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali types 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 less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +216.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +957.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1486.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +891.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6619.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.39g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 3.607mg | 207% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 0.42g | 185% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 15.52mg | 133% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 119% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.11mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.118mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.254mg | 76% |
| Manganese | 2.014mg | 3.737mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 2509mg | 54% |
| Fats | 38.45g | 13.1g | 39% |
| Folate | 160µg | 32µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 353mg | 476mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 24% | |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 7.76g | 19% |
| Calories | 517kcal | 220kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 5.05mg | 6.37mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 728mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 34.29g | 58.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 16.18g | 18.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 4.39g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.29g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.