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Safflower vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between safflower and crouton

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc, while crouton has more vitamin B3.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 176% more than crouton.
  • Safflower contains 45 times more vitamin B6 than crouton. While safflower contains 1.17mg of vitamin B6, crouton contains only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of sodium in safflower is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1038.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454%
Contains more IronIron +20.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +971.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +467.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +460%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.8%
~equal in Calcium ~76mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more FatsFats +482.6%
Contains more OtherOther +118.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.3%
~equal in Water ~5.5g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2117%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Crouton
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 Crouton DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.273g 180%
Copper 1.747mg 0.163mg 176%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.026mg 88%
Magnesium 353mg 31mg 77%
Phosphorus 644mg 115mg 76%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.429mg 72%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.5mg 66%
Fats 38.45g 6.6g 49%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.623mg 45%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.89mg 38%
Sodium 3mg 698mg 30%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 5.439mg 20%
Potassium 687mg 124mg 17%
Carbs 34.29g 73.5g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.272mg 11%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.51g 10%
Iron 4.9mg 4.08mg 10%
Protein 16.18g 11.9g 9%
Folate 160µg 132µg 7%
Calories 517kcal 407kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 3.059g 4%
Net carbs 34.29g 68.4g N/A
Calcium 78mg 76mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.172g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.