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Safflower vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between safflower and mussels?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and zinc, yet mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, and iron.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Safflower has 12 times more copper than mussels. Safflower has 1.747mg of copper, while mussels has 0.149mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +854.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1072.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.6%

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%
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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1070%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.42mg
~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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +758.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364%
Contains more OtherOther +71.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more WaterWater +988.1%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +378.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2228.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg 1000%
Manganese 2.014mg 6.8mg 208%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.212g 180%
Copper 1.747mg 0.149mg 178%
Selenium 89.6µg 163%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.1mg 82%
Magnesium 353mg 37mg 75%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.3mg 72%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.95mg 62%
Fats 38.45g 4.48g 52%
Phosphorus 644mg 285mg 51%
Iron 4.9mg 6.72mg 23%
Zinc 5.05mg 2.67mg 22%
Folate 160µg 76µg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Calories 517kcal 172kcal 17%
Sodium 3mg 369mg 16%
Protein 16.18g 23.8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.85g 13%
Potassium 687mg 268mg 12%
Vitamin A 3µg 91µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 1.014g 10%
Carbs 34.29g 7.39g 9%
Calcium 78mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3mg 4%
Net carbs 34.29g 7.39g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.42mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.832g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.