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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.
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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +880.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more IronIron +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +596%
Contains more ZincZinc +297.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Lentil
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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 ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10018.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.3%
Contains more OtherOther +557.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1139.1%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16027.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.175g 187%
Copper 1.747mg 0.251mg 166%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.169mg 83%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.178mg 76%
Magnesium 353mg 36mg 75%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.638mg 68%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.494mg 66%
Phosphorus 644mg 180mg 66%
Fats 38.45g 0.38g 59%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.27mg 34%
Fiber 7.9g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.073mg 26%
Calories 517kcal 116kcal 20%
Iron 4.9mg 3.33mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.053g 16%
Protein 16.18g 9.02g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.064g 12%
Potassium 687mg 369mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.06mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 19mg 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Folate 160µg 181µg 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Carbs 34.29g 20.13g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Sodium 3mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Lentil
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%
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.