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Safflower vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Safflower and Prunes

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Folate than Prunes.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 163% more.
  • Safflower contains 40 times more Folate than Prunes. Safflower contains 160µg of Folate, while Prunes contains 4µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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 Calcium +81.4%
Contains more Iron +426.9%
Contains more Magnesium +761%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1047.7%
Contains more Copper +521.7%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 732
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +81.4%
Contains more Iron +426.9%
Contains more Magnesium +761%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Zinc +1047.7%
Contains more Copper +521.7%
Contains more Manganese +573.6%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 732

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.
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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.7%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1462%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.7%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin A +1462%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +642.2%
Contains more Fats +10018.4%
Contains more Other +106.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%
Contains more Water +450.2%
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% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +642.2%
Contains more Fats +10018.4%
Contains more Other +106.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.3%
Contains more Water +450.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9047.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45421%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9047.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45421%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 16.18g 2.18g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.38g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 517kcal 240kcal Safflower
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Safflower
Fiber 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 78mg 43mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.93mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 41mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 69mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 3mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 5.05mg 0.44mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.281mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.299mg Safflower
Selenium 0.3µg Prunes
Vitamin A 50IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.051mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.186mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.882mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.422mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.205mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 4µg Safflower
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.025mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.049mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.041mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.066mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.05mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.016mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.052mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.056mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.027mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.053g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.062g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Prunes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
89%
Safflower
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.594g)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.