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Safflower vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Safflower and Pumpkin seed

  • Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 117% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 72 times less Vitamin B5 than Safflower. Safflower has 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin seed has 0.056mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 +41.8%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +306%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +104%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +34.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +306%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +104%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +3320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +698.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7096.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3062.2%
Contains more Folate +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +698.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +698.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7096.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3062.2%
Contains more Folate +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.2%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +98.2%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +43.7%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.67
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 16.18g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 38.45g 19.4g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 517kcal 446kcal Safflower
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 78mg 55mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 3.31mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 262mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 92mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 3mg 18mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 1.747mg 0.69mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.496mg Safflower
Vitamin A 50IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.034mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.052mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.286mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.056mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.037mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 9µg Safflower
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.586mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.154mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.534mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.284mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.025mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.452mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 3.682g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 8.844g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.