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Safflower vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between safflower and macadamia

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, macadamia is richer in manganese.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 110% more.
  • Safflower contains 15 times more folate than macadamia. Safflower contains 160µg of folate, while macadamia contains 11µg.
  • Safflower contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +171.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +242.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.1%
~equal in Calcium ~85mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~1.195mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.473mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.1%
Contains more WaterWater +313.2%
Contains more OtherOther +378.9%
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1779%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1114.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Macadamia
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 Macadamia DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.502g 178%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 58.877g 135%
Copper 1.747mg 0.756mg 110%
Manganese 2.014mg 4.131mg 92%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.275mg 69%
Phosphorus 644mg 188mg 65%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.758mg 65%
Fats 38.45g 75.77g 57%
Magnesium 353mg 130mg 53%
Saturated fat 3.682g 12.061g 38%
Folate 160µg 11µg 37%
Fiber 8.6g 34%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.3mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.162mg 19%
Protein 16.18g 7.91g 17%
Iron 4.9mg 3.69mg 15%
Calories 517kcal 718kcal 10%
Potassium 687mg 368mg 9%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Carbs 34.29g 13.82g 7%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 1.195mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 85mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.473mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Sodium 3mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.