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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 B3.
  • 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +1093.6%
Contains more Iron +1254.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 4.8
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Copper +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +1093.6%
Contains more Iron +1254.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 366
Equal in Zinc - 4.8

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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Cumin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +2440%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +2440%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.7%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +39.6%
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
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 Fats +72.7%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +760.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.6%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +760.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 33.74g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 38.45g 22.27g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 517kcal 375kcal Safflower
Sugar 2.25g Safflower
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 78mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 4.9mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 353mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 644mg 499mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 3mg 168mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 4.8mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.867mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 50IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.628mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.327mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.435mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 10µg Safflower
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 3.279g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Cumin
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
51%
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.