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Safflower vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are safflower and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for safflower is 179% higher.
  • Safflower contains 15 times more magnesium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While safflower contains 353mg of magnesium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 23mg.
  • Safflower has less sodium.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties 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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1434.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352%
Contains more CopperCopper +1156.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +631.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +531.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.6%
Contains more IronIron +13.7%

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1260.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more FatsFats +345%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +95%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.139mg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 4.835g 156%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.086mg 83%
Magnesium 353mg 23mg 79%
Phosphorus 644mg 102mg 77%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.536mg 70%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.686mg 58%
Fats 38.45g 8.64g 46%
Sodium 3mg 941mg 41%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.69mg 40%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.702mg 38%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 6.442mg 26%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Selenium 10.3µg 19%
Potassium 687mg 152mg 16%
Carbs 34.29g 74.05g 13%
Protein 16.18g 9.46g 13%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.653g 9%
Iron 4.9mg 5.57mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 1.986g 7%
Folate 160µg 134µg 7%
Calcium 78mg 19mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.487mg 6%
Calories 517kcal 418kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Net carbs 34.29g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.