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Safflower vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between safflower and cumin

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus; however, cumin is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 768% more than safflower.
  • Cumin contains 16 times less folate than safflower. Safflower contains 160µg of folate, while cumin contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1093.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.3%
Contains more IronIron +1254.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~366mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.8mg

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.5%
~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +72.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.6%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +760.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 4.9mg 66.36mg 768%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.279g 166%
Copper 1.747mg 0.867mg 98%
Calcium 78mg 931mg 85%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Manganese 2.014mg 3.333mg 57%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.435mg 57%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.628mg 45%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Folate 160µg 10µg 38%
Potassium 687mg 1788mg 32%
Fats 38.45g 22.27g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 14.04g 23%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Phosphorus 644mg 499mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.579mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.535g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.327mg 7%
Calories 517kcal 375kcal 7%
Sodium 3mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Protein 16.18g 17.81g 3%
Carbs 34.29g 44.24g 3%
Magnesium 353mg 366mg 3%
Zinc 5.05mg 4.8mg 2%
Net carbs 34.29g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.147g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin 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 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.