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Safflower vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Safflower and Horned melon

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Folate than Horned melon.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 192% more.
  • Safflower contains 53 times more Folate than Horned melon. Safflower contains 160µg of Folate, while Horned melon contains 3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +333.6%
Contains more Magnesium +782.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640.5%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +952.1%
Contains more Copper +8635%
Contains more Manganese +5064.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +333.6%
Contains more Magnesium +782.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640.5%
Contains more Potassium +458.5%
Contains more Zinc +952.1%
Contains more Copper +8635%
Contains more Manganese +5064.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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 B1 +4552%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1757.1%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +194%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4552%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1757.1%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +194%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +809%
Contains more Fats +2951.6%
Contains more Carbs +353.6%
Contains more Other +1169.8%
Contains more Water +1483.1%
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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +809%
Contains more Fats +2951.6%
Contains more Carbs +353.6%
Contains more Other +1169.8%
Contains more Water +1483.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 7.56g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 1.78g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 1.26g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 7.56g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 44kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 13mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.13mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 40mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 37mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 123mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 5.05mg 0.48mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.02mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.039mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 147IU Horned melon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 7µg Horned melon
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Horned melon
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.025mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.015mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.565mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.183mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.063mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 3µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g Horned melon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Horned melon
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
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.682g)
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. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/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.