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Safflower vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between safflower and ground beef?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate, and iron, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 185% higher.
  • Safflower has 224 times more manganese than ground beef. Safflower has 2.014mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1976.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.1%
Contains more IronIron +115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2111.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22277.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.6%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +128.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more WaterWater +938.6%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6817.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Ground beef DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.408g 185%
Copper 1.747mg 0.079mg 185%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg 104%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.051mg 93%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.009mg 87%
Magnesium 353mg 17mg 80%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.512mg 70%
Phosphorus 644mg 166mg 68%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.311mg 66%
Folate 160µg 7µg 38%
Fats 38.45g 15.37g 36%
Selenium 19.1µg 35%
Iron 4.9mg 2.27mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.171mg 19%
Protein 16.18g 23.87g 15%
Calories 517kcal 241kcal 14%
Potassium 687mg 241mg 13%
Choline 73.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.682g 6.073g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.026mg 11%
Carbs 34.29g 0g 11%
Zinc 5.05mg 5.84mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 7.322g 6%
Calcium 78mg 33mg 5%
Sodium 3mg 73mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.