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Safflower vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between safflower and merlot

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and folate in safflower is higher than in merlot.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 193% more than merlot.
  • Safflower contains 233 times more vitamin B1 than merlot. While safflower contains 1.163mg of vitamin B1, merlot contains only 0.005mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2841.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +440.9%
Contains more IronIron +965.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15781.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1425.8%

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%
Merlot
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +919.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1952.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +15900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23014.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1266.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1440.7%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Merlot DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.011mg 193%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 188%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.005mg 97%
Phosphorus 644mg 23mg 89%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.057mg 86%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.132mg 82%
Magnesium 353mg 12mg 81%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.03mg 80%
Fats 38.45g 0g 59%
Iron 4.9mg 0.46mg 56%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.14mg 45%
Folate 160µg 1µg 40%
Protein 16.18g 0.07g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.031mg 30%
Calories 517kcal 83kcal 22%
Saturated fat 3.682g 17%
Potassium 687mg 127mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.224mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 12%
Carbs 34.29g 2.51g 11%
Calcium 78mg 8mg 7%
Net carbs 34.29g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0.62g N/A
Sodium 3mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.682g)

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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.