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Safflower vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between safflower and English muffins

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate in safflower is higher than in English muffins.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 180% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins have 27 times less vitamin B6 than safflower. Safflower has 1.17mg of vitamin B6, while English muffins have 0.043mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1581%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +424.4%
Contains more IronIron +450.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1254.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +384.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +464.1%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +803.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2620.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2036.1%
Contains more OtherOther +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more WaterWater +649.1%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1505.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3078.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower English muffin
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 English muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.888g 182%
Copper 1.747mg 0.129mg 180%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.043mg 87%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.181mg 82%
Magnesium 353mg 21mg 79%
Phosphorus 644mg 133mg 73%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.357mg 72%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.446mg 72%
Fats 38.45g 1.8g 56%
Iron 4.9mg 0.89mg 50%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.7mg 40%
Folate 160µg 37µg 31%
Sodium 3mg 464mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.154mg 20%
Protein 16.18g 7.7g 17%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.259g 16%
Potassium 687mg 131mg 16%
Calories 517kcal 235kcal 14%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.302g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.566mg 4%
Carbs 34.29g 46g 4%
Calcium 78mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 34.29g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.