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Safflower vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and groat different?

  • Safflower is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, iron, folate, manganese, and magnesium; however, groat is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for safflower is 89% higher.
  • Safflower contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than groat. While safflower contains 1.17mg of vitamin B6, groat contains only 0.21mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Buckwheat 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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +122.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.9%
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%
Groat
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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% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1051.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +457.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.425mg
~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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1030.9%
Contains more OtherOther +160%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.5%
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2616.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Groat DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.039g 181%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.101mg 89%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.21mg 74%
Copper 1.747mg 1.1mg 72%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.233mg 56%
Fats 38.45g 3.4g 54%
Phosphorus 644mg 347mg 42%
Fiber 10g 40%
Iron 4.9mg 2.2mg 34%
Folate 160µg 30µg 33%
Manganese 2.014mg 1.3mg 31%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 7.02mg 30%
Magnesium 353mg 231mg 29%
Zinc 5.05mg 2.4mg 24%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.741g 13%
Carbs 34.29g 71.5g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 1.04g 10%
Calories 517kcal 343kcal 9%
Potassium 687mg 460mg 7%
Protein 16.18g 13.25g 6%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.425mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 61.5g N/A
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.941g)
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)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.