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Safflower vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and parsley different?

  • Safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, and zinc, while parsley is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 178% more than parsley.
  • Safflower contains 14 times more vitamin B1 than parsley. Safflower contains 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while parsley contains 0.086mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Parsley, fresh 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +606%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more CopperCopper +1072.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +372%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1010.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1158.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.5%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1252.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +907.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~152µg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +444.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4767.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +148.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1460.7%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1543.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22660.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Parsley
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 Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.124g 187%
Copper 1.747mg 0.149mg 178%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.086mg 90%
Phosphorus 644mg 58mg 84%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.09mg 83%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.16mg 81%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.4mg 73%
Magnesium 353mg 50mg 72%
Fats 38.45g 0.79g 58%
Vitamin A 3µg 421µg 46%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.07mg 36%
Protein 16.18g 2.97g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.098mg 24%
Calories 517kcal 36kcal 24%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.132g 16%
Iron 4.9mg 6.2mg 16%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.295g 11%
Carbs 34.29g 6.33g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.313mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 138mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Potassium 687mg 554mg 4%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 56mg 2%
Folate 160µg 152µg 2%
Net carbs 34.29g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.