Safflower vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are safflower and oats different?
- Safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, oats are richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 126% higher.
- Safflower contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than oats. While safflower contains 1.17mg of vitamin B6, oats contain only 0.119mg.
- Oats have less saturated fat.
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Oats 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.1% |
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 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +883.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +457.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.3% |
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Protein
~16.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1013.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 2.535g | 171% |
| Manganese | 2.014mg | 4.916mg | 126% |
| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.626mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.119mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 1.349mg | 54% |
| Fats | 38.45g | 6.9g | 49% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Magnesium | 353mg | 177mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.763mg | 33% |
| Folate | 160µg | 56µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.139mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 523mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 1.217g | 11% |
| Carbs | 34.29g | 66.27g | 11% |
| Zinc | 5.05mg | 3.97mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 429mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 0.961mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 2.178g | 7% |
| Calories | 517kcal | 389kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 4.72mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.18g | 16.89g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.29g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)