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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.
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +115.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +288%
Contains more Potassium +185.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +2111.4%
Contains more Manganese +22277.8%
Contains more Zinc +15.6%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +136.4%
Contains more Iron +115.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +288%
Contains more Potassium +185.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +2111.4%
Contains more Manganese +22277.8%
Contains more Zinc +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.5%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +938.6%
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 Fats +150.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +128.5%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +938.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6817.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6817.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 38.45g 15.37g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 241kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 33mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 2.27mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 17mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 166mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 241mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 73mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 1.747mg 0.079mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.009mg Safflower
Selenium 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.051mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.171mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.512mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.311mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 7µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.121mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.154mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.534mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.284mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.025mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.452mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Safflower
Trans Fat 1.173g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 6.073g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.408g Safflower
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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.