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Safflower vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Millet flour different?

  • Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Millet flour is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 135% more than Millet flour.
  • Safflower contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Millet flour. Safflower contains 0.415mg of Vitamin B2, while Millet flour contains 0.073mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Millet flour 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 +457.1%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Manganese +101%
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 5% 148% 85% 123% 20% 1% 72% 179% 131% 179%
Contains more Calcium +457.1%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +206.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +92%
Contains more Copper +226.5%
Contains more Manganese +101%

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 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%
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% 0% 0% 104% 17% 113% 77% 86% 32% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.5%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Fats +804.7%
Contains more Other +351.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Water +54.3%
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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +50.5%
Contains more Fats +804.7%
Contains more Other +351.2%
Contains more Carbs +119.1%
Contains more Water +54.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +424.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Millet flour Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 71.62g Millet flour
Protein 16.18g 10.75g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 4.25g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 75.12g Millet flour
Calories 517kcal 382kcal Safflower
Starch 69.88g Millet flour
Sugar 1.66g Safflower
Fiber 3.5g Millet flour
Calcium 78mg 14mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 3.94mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 119mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 285mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 224mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 4mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 2.63mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.535mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 1.002mg Safflower
Selenium 32.7µg Millet flour
Vitamin A 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.11mg Millet flour
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.413mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.073mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 6.02mg Millet flour
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.267mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.372mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 42µg Safflower
Vitamin K 0.8µg Millet flour
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.17mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.354mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.473mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 1.537mg Millet flour
Lysine 0.534mg 0.144mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.319mg Millet flour
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.675mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.584mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.257mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.002g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.536g Millet flour
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.924g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 2.618g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Millet flour
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g Millet flour
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Millet flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Millet flour
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
36%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
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 - 70)
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?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.