Safflower vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Safflower and Brazil nut different?
- Safflower is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Brazil nut is richer in Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Safflower is 82% higher.
- Safflower contains 22 times more Vitamin B5 than Brazil nut. While Safflower contains 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, Brazil nut contains only 0.184mg.
- Safflower has less Saturated Fat.
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched are the varieties 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 IronIron | +101.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +674.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2090.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1058.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +192.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +392.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 517kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 16.18g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 38.45g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.29g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 34.29g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 353mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 687mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 4.9mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 5.05mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 644mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 2.014mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 160µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.682g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.848g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.154mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.284mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 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.