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Safflower vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and filo different?

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron than filo.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for safflower is 183% higher.
  • Safflower contains 39 times more vitamin B6 than filo. While safflower contains 1.17mg of vitamin B6, filo contains only 0.03mg.
  • Safflower has less sodium.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Phyllo dough are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2253.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +828.4%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1629.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +930.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +758.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.1%

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.
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%
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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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1234.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3800%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more FatsFats +540.8%
Contains more OtherOther +221.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.4%
Contains more WaterWater +480.1%

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2957.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Filo DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.101mg 183%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.923g 182%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.03mg 88%
Phosphorus 644mg 75mg 81%
Magnesium 353mg 15mg 80%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.302mg 75%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.476mg 67%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.541mg 52%
Fats 38.45g 6g 50%
Selenium 23.3µg 42%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.49mg 41%
Sodium 3mg 483mg 21%
Iron 4.9mg 3.21mg 21%
Potassium 687mg 74mg 18%
Folate 160µg 88µg 18%
Protein 16.18g 7.1g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.073mg 11%
Calories 517kcal 299kcal 11%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.47g 10%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Calcium 78mg 11mg 7%
Carbs 34.29g 52.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.341mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 3.149g 4%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 50.7g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Filo
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
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo 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 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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.