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Safflower vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and French fries different?

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Folate than French fries.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 180% higher.
  • Safflower contains 10 times more Zinc than French fries. While Safflower contains 5.05mg of Zinc, French fries contain only 0.5mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +504.9%
Contains more Magnesium +908.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +1308.9%
Contains more Manganese +715.4%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +504.9%
Contains more Magnesium +908.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +910%
Contains more Copper +1308.9%
Contains more Manganese +715.4%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +594.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Fats +161%
Contains more Other +195.1%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Water +585.9%
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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +371.7%
Contains more Fats +161%
Contains more Other +195.1%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Water +585.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower French fries
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 French fries Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 37.64g French fries
Protein 16.18g 3.43g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 14.73g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 41.44g French fries
Calories 517kcal 312kcal Safflower
Sugar 0.3g Safflower
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Calcium 78mg 18mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.81mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 35mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 125mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 579mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 210mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.5mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.124mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.247mg Safflower
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Safflower
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.17mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.039mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.58mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.372mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 30µg Safflower
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.06g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 5.398g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.