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Safflower vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Safflower and Fenugreek

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc, however, Fenugreek is richer in Iron.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily Iron needs 358% more than Safflower.
  • Fenugreek has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Safflower. Safflower has 1.163mg of Vitamin B1, while Fenugreek has 0.322mg.
  • Fenugreek contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, fenugreek 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 Magnesium +84.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +102%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Iron +584.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
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 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +84.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +102%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Contains more Calcium +125.6%
Contains more Iron +584.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%

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 B1 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +499.8%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Water +57.3%
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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Fats +499.8%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +70.2%
Contains more Water +57.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 33.75g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 38.45g 6.41g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 517kcal 323kcal Safflower
Fiber 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 78mg 176mg Fenugreek
Iron 4.9mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 353mg 191mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 296mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 3mg 67mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 2.5mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 1.11mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 1.228mg Safflower
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 50IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.322mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.366mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.64mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.6mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 57µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.586mg 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.154mg 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 0.534mg 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.284mg 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.025mg 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.452mg 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 3.682g 1.46g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Fenugreek
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
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.222g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.