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Safflower vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between safflower and foie gras

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while foie gras has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Foie gras covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 392% more than safflower.
  • Safflower contains 27 times more magnesium than foie gras. While safflower contains 353mg of magnesium, foie gras contains only 13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in safflower is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2615.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +397.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +448.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1578.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.2%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1850%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.51mg
~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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +634.3%
Contains more OtherOther +79%
Contains more FatsFats +14%
Contains more WaterWater +559.1%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3259.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +428.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg 392%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.84g 183%
Copper 1.747mg 0.4mg 150%
Vitamin A 3µg 1001µg 111%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.088mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.06mg 85%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.12mg 82%
Magnesium 353mg 13mg 81%
Selenium 44µg 80%
Phosphorus 644mg 200mg 63%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.2mg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 25.61g 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg 50%
Saturated fat 3.682g 14.45g 49%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.92mg 38%
Sodium 3mg 697mg 30%
Folate 160µg 60µg 25%
Potassium 687mg 138mg 16%
Protein 16.18g 11.4g 10%
Carbs 34.29g 4.67g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.299mg 9%
Fats 38.45g 43.84g 8%
Iron 4.9mg 5.5mg 8%
Calories 517kcal 462kcal 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.51mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.768g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.