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Safflower vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between safflower and pea raw

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and zinc; however, pea raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 175% more than pea raw.
  • Pea raw contains 39 times less vitamin B5 than safflower. Safflower contains 4.03mg of vitamin B5, while pea raw contains 0.104mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Peas, green, 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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +969.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.6%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +892.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +307.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +391.2%

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.09mg
~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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9512.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.3%
Contains more OtherOther +527.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1303.2%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13751.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14992.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Pea raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.187g 187%
Copper 1.747mg 0.176mg 175%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.104mg 79%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.169mg 77%
Phosphorus 644mg 108mg 77%
Magnesium 353mg 33mg 76%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.266mg 75%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.41mg 70%
Fats 38.45g 0.4g 59%
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Iron 4.9mg 1.47mg 43%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.24mg 35%
Folate 160µg 65µg 24%
Fiber 5.7g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.132mg 22%
Protein 16.18g 5.42g 22%
Calories 517kcal 81kcal 22%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.071g 16%
Potassium 687mg 244mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.035g 12%
Carbs 34.29g 14.45g 7%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 25mg 5%
Vitamin A 3µg 38µg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 2.09mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Sodium 3mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw 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 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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.