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Safflower vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Safflower and Lentil

  • Safflower is higher than Lentil in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 166% higher.
  • Safflower has 10 times more Magnesium than Lentil. While Safflower has 353mg of Magnesium, Lentil has only 36mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +310.5%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +880.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +297.6%
Contains more Copper +596%
Contains more Manganese +307.7%
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +310.5%
Contains more Iron +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +880.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +297.6%
Contains more Copper +596%
Contains more Manganese +307.7%
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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +557.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.1%
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% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +557.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +13.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Fats +10018.4%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +557.8%
Contains more Water +1139.1%
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
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +79.4%
Contains more Fats +10018.4%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +557.8%
Contains more Water +1139.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16027.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16027.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 12.23g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 9.02g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.38g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 20.13g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 116kcal Safflower
Sugar 1.8g Safflower
Fiber 7.9g Lentil
Calcium 78mg 19mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 3.33mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 36mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 180mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 369mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 2mg Lentil
Zinc 5.05mg 1.27mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.251mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.494mg Safflower
Selenium 2.8µg Lentil
Vitamin A 50IU 8IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.169mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.073mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.06mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.638mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.178mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.081mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.323mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.39mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.654mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.63mg Lentil
Methionine 0.284mg 0.077mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.445mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.448mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.254mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.064g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.175g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.629g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.