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Safflower vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Safflower and Lamb

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, and Folate, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 181% more than Lamb.
  • Safflower contains 92 times more Manganese than Lamb. While Safflower contains 2.014mg of Manganese, Lamb contains only 0.022mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +9054.5%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +9054.5%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1063%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.6%
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 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1063%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.9%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Water +855.9%
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
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.9%
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Water +855.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1769.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1769.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Lamb
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 Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 38.45g 20.94g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 294kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 17mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.88mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 23mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 188mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 310mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 72mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 4.46mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.119mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.022mg Safflower
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.1mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.25mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.66mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.13mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 18µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.586mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.154mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.534mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.284mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.025mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.452mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 8.83g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.51g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
52%
Lamb

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 - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.148g)
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 - $1.5)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.