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Safflower vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between safflower and nutmeg?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 111% higher.
  • Safflower has 7 times more vitamin B6 than nutmeg. Safflower has 1.17mg of vitamin B6, while nutmeg has 0.16mg.
  • Safflower contains less saturated fat.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.3%
Contains more IronIron +61.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44%

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%
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +628.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +631.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.1%
Contains more OtherOther +134.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%
~equal in Fats ~36.31g

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
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7963.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Nutmeg DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.35g 186%
Saturated fat 3.682g 25.94g 101%
Fiber 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Copper 1.747mg 1.027mg 80%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.16mg 78%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.346mg 68%
Phosphorus 644mg 213mg 62%
Magnesium 353mg 183mg 40%
Manganese 2.014mg 2.9mg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.057mg 28%
Zinc 5.05mg 2.15mg 26%
Iron 4.9mg 3.04mg 23%
Folate 160µg 76µg 21%
Protein 16.18g 5.84g 21%
Calcium 78mg 184mg 11%
Potassium 687mg 350mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.299mg 6%
Carbs 34.29g 49.29g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 3.22g 4%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Fats 38.45g 36.31g 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 16mg 1%
Calories 517kcal 525kcal 0%
Net carbs 34.29g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 5µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.