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Safflower vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Safflower and Mustard?

  • Safflower is richer than Mustard in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 186% more.
  • Safflower has 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Mustard. While Safflower has 1.17mg of Vitamin B6, Mustard has only 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Safflower is lower.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Mustard, prepared, yellow types 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 +23.8%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +635.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +352%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +689.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.3%
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +23.8%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +635.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.3%
Contains more Potassium +352%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +689.1%
Contains more Copper +2260.8%
Contains more Manganese +377.3%

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 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.4%
Contains more Folate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +118%
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1486.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1571.4%
Contains more Folate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +118%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +332.6%
Contains more Fats +1051.2%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Water +1389.7%
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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +332.6%
Contains more Fats +1051.2%
Contains more Carbs +488.2%
Contains more Other +62%
Contains more Water +1389.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3546.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3546.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 1.83g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 3.74g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 3.34g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 5.83g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 60kcal Safflower
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Safflower
Fiber 4g Mustard
Calcium 78mg 63mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.61mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 48mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 108mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 152mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 1104mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.64mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.074mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.422mg Safflower
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 50IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.177mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.07mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.565mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.254mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.07mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 7µg Safflower
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.009mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.167mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.146mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.292mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.264mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.076mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.161mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.189mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.119mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.009g Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 2.182g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.774g Safflower
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.468g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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