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Safflower vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between safflower and oatmeal

  • Oatmeal contains less copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, folate, and potassium than safflower.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for safflower is 187% higher.
  • Oatmeal has 14 times less magnesium than safflower. Safflower has 353mg of magnesium, while oatmeal has 26mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1257.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1026.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2547%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +736.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
~equal in Calcium ~80mg

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2727.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.8%
Contains more OtherOther +857.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1395.2%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1139.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6525.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Oatmeal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Oatmeal DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.066mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.426g 185%
Phosphorus 644mg 77mg 81%
Magnesium 353mg 26mg 78%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.26mg 75%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.317mg 74%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.29mg 68%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.558mg 63%
Fats 38.45g 1.36g 57%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.62mg 40%
Folate 160µg 44µg 29%
Protein 16.18g 2.37g 28%
Calories 517kcal 68kcal 22%
Potassium 687mg 61mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.226g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.215mg 15%
Vitamin A 3µg 130µg 14%
Iron 4.9mg 5.96mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.391g 11%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Carbs 34.29g 11.67g 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.025mg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Sodium 3mg 49mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 9.97g N/A
Calcium 78mg 80mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.456g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.