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Safflower vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and halva different?

  • Safflower is higher than halva in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, folate, and potassium.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 77% more than halva.
  • Safflower contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than halva. Safflower contains 0.415mg of vitamin B2, while halva contains 0.088mg.
  • Safflower is lower in sodium.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Candies, halavah, plain 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%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.7%
~equal in Iron ~4.53mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~607mg

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%
Halva
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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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +371.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +78.7%
Contains more WaterWater +53.1%
Contains more OtherOther +198.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.4%

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
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20% 39% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.127 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.481 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +232.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Halva
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Halva DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 8.481g 132%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.174mg 77%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.348mg 63%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.424mg 62%
Copper 1.747mg 1.202mg 61%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.873mg 50%
Magnesium 353mg 218mg 32%
Fats 38.45g 21.52g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.088mg 25%
Folate 160µg 65µg 24%
Selenium 11.5µg 21%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Potassium 687mg 187mg 15%
Carbs 34.29g 60.49g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 8.194g 8%
Sodium 3mg 195mg 8%
Zinc 5.05mg 4.32mg 7%
Protein 16.18g 12.49g 7%
Iron 4.9mg 4.53mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 33mg 5%
Phosphorus 644mg 607mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.856mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.682g 4.127g 2%
Calories 517kcal 469kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 34.29g 55.99g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Halva
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
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.