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Safflower vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between safflower and drumstick tree

  • Safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc; however, drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 185% higher.
  • Safflower has 22 times more vitamin B1 than drumstick tree. While safflower has 1.163mg of vitamin B1, drumstick tree has only 0.053mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +684.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49%
Contains more IronIron +1261.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1979.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1022.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.6%

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.
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2094.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +407.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +670.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19125%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302%
Contains more OtherOther +462.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1469.4%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4652.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +940666.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.003g 188%
Copper 1.747mg 0.084mg 185%
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.053mg 93%
Phosphorus 644mg 50mg 85%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.12mg 81%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.259mg 76%
Magnesium 353mg 45mg 73%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.794mg 65%
Fats 38.45g 0.2g 59%
Iron 4.9mg 0.36mg 57%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.45mg 42%
Folate 160µg 44µg 29%
Protein 16.18g 2.1g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.074mg 26%
Calories 517kcal 37kcal 24%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.033g 17%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.102g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.62mg 10%
Carbs 34.29g 8.53g 9%
Potassium 687mg 461mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 30mg 5%
Sodium 3mg 42mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 5.33g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 4µg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.