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Safflower vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Margarine different?

  • Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, and Folate, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 194% more than Margarine.
  • Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 +2500%
Contains more Iron +8066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12780%
Contains more Potassium +3716.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +8066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12780%
Contains more Potassium +3716.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 +11530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12900%
Contains more Folate +15900%
Contains more Vitamin A +7054%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9830.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12900%
Contains more Folate +15900%
Contains more Vitamin A +7054%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10012.5%
Contains more Carbs +4798.6%
Contains more Other +185.9%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Water +194%
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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +10012.5%
Contains more Carbs +4798.6%
Contains more Other +185.9%
Contains more Fats +109.9%
Contains more Water +194%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701.9%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +701.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0.7g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 0.16g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 34.29g 0.7g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 717kcal Margarine
Calcium 78mg 3mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.06mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 3mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 5mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 18mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 5.05mg 0mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.01mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.037mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.023mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.009mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 1µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
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
Trans Fat 14.89g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 15.189g Safflower
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 24.302g Safflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.