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Safflower vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Safflower and Mulberry

  • Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Mulberry is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 187% higher.
  • Safflower has 42 times more Zinc than Mulberry. While Safflower has 5.05mg of Zinc, Mulberry has only 0.12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Mulberries, raw.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1861.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1594.7%
Contains more Potassium +254.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +4108.3%
Contains more Copper +2811.7%
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 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1861.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1594.7%
Contains more Potassium +254.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Zinc +4108.3%
Contains more Copper +2811.7%

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2240%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2240%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1023.6%
Contains more Fats +9759%
Contains more Carbs +249.9%
Contains more Other +691.3%
Contains more Water +1460.1%
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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +1023.6%
Contains more Fats +9759%
Contains more Carbs +249.9%
Contains more Other +691.3%
Contains more Water +1460.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11724.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13534.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11724.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13534.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Mulberry Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 8.1g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 1.44g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.39g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 9.8g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 43kcal Safflower
Sugar 8.1g Safflower
Fiber 1.7g Mulberry
Calcium 78mg 39mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.85mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 18mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 38mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 194mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 10mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.12mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.06mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 0.6µg Mulberry
Vitamin A 50IU 25IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.87mg Mulberry
Vitamin C 0mg 36.4mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.029mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.101mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.62mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.05mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 6µg Safflower
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mulberry
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
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.027g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.041g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.207g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Mulberry
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
18%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.