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Safflower vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between safflower and hickory nut

  • Safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, hickory nut are richer in manganese.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for manganese is 113% higher.
  • Safflower has 6 times more vitamin B6 than hickory nut. While safflower has 1.17mg of vitamin B6, hickory nut have only 0.192mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.

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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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +131.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.9%

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 6.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +509.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +112.1%
Contains more OtherOther +171.6%
Contains more FatsFats +67.4%

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
11% 53% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +572.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Hickory nut DV% diff.
Manganese 2.014mg 4.61mg 113%
Copper 1.747mg 0.738mg 112%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.192mg 75%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 32.611g 69%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.746mg 46%
Phosphorus 644mg 336mg 44%
Magnesium 353mg 173mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 21.886g 42%
Fats 38.45g 64.37g 40%
Iron 4.9mg 2.12mg 35%
Folate 160µg 40µg 30%
Fiber 6.4g 26%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.867mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.131mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.682g 7.038g 15%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.907mg 9%
Calories 517kcal 657kcal 7%
Protein 16.18g 12.72g 7%
Zinc 5.05mg 4.31mg 7%
Potassium 687mg 436mg 7%
Carbs 34.29g 18.25g 5%
Calcium 78mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 34.29g 11.85g N/A
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.422mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.576mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.027mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.497mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.713mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.73mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.389mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Hickory nut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.