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Safflower vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and oregano different?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and magnesium, while oregano is higher in iron, calcium, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Oregano covers your daily need for iron, 399% more than safflower.
  • Safflower contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than oregano. Safflower contains 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while oregano contains 0.177mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, oregano, dried types were 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.
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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +176%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1947.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.4%
Contains more IronIron +651%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.8%

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.1%
~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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.8%
Contains more FatsFats +798.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +577.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1961.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 4.9mg 36.8mg 399%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.369g 179%
Fiber 42.5g 170%
Calcium 78mg 1597mg 152%
Manganese 2.014mg 4.99mg 129%
Copper 1.747mg 0.633mg 124%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.177mg 82%
Phosphorus 644mg 148mg 71%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.921mg 62%
Fats 38.45g 4.28g 53%
Zinc 5.05mg 2.69mg 21%
Magnesium 353mg 270mg 20%
Folate 160µg 237µg 19%
Potassium 687mg 1260mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.64mg 15%
Protein 16.18g 9g 14%
Calories 517kcal 265kcal 13%
Carbs 34.29g 68.92g 12%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.551g 10%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 1.044mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.716g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.528mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 85µg 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Sodium 3mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.131g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.