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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 of 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.
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1038.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +454%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Copper +971.8%
Contains more Manganese +302.8%
Equal in Calcium - 76
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Iron +20.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1038.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +454%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Copper +971.8%
Contains more Manganese +302.8%
Equal in Calcium - 76

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.3%
Equal in Water - 5.5
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 Protein +36%
Contains more Fats +482.6%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.3%
Equal in Water - 5.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2117%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 16.18g 11.9g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 6.6g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 517kcal 407kcal Safflower
Fiber 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 78mg 76mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 4.08mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 31mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 115mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 124mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 698mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.89mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.163mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.5mg Safflower
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Safflower
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.623mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.272mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.429mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.026mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 132µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.14mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.337mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.456mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.832mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.278mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.211mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.586mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.514mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.255mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 3.059g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.273g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Crouton
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
38%
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.