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Safflower vs. Gooseberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and gooseberries different?

  • Safflower is higher than gooseberries in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 186% more than gooseberries.
  • Safflower contains 42 times more zinc than gooseberries. Safflower contains 5.05mg of zinc, while gooseberries contain 0.12mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Gooseberries, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 17% 12% 23% 3.3% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3430%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +247%
Contains more IronIron +1480.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2285.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1298.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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 92% 5% 7.4% 0% 10% 6.9% 5.6% 17% 18% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +661.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1362.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 10.18 g
Water: 87.87 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1738.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6529.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1014.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1463.5%

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
9% 13% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.317 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9405.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8803.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Gooseberry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Gooseberry DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.07mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.317g 186%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.04mg 94%
Phosphorus 644mg 27mg 88%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.08mg 84%
Magnesium 353mg 10mg 82%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.144mg 81%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.286mg 75%
Fats 38.45g 0.58g 58%
Iron 4.9mg 0.31mg 57%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.12mg 45%
Folate 160µg 6µg 39%
Protein 16.18g 0.88g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.7mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.03mg 30%
Calories 517kcal 44kcal 24%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.038g 17%
Potassium 687mg 198mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.051g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.3mg 12%
Carbs 34.29g 10.18g 8%
Calcium 78mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 5.88g N/A
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Gooseberry
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
13%
Gooseberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
10%
Gooseberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.644g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gooseberry
Gooseberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Gooseberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173030/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.