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Safflower vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between safflower and seaweed?

  • Seaweed has less copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2 than safflower.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 180% higher.
  • Safflower has 585 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Safflower has 1.17mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +671.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +310.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +907%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +527.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +863.1%
Contains more FatsFats +6766.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1351.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4846.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59948.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Seaweed DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.047g 188%
Copper 1.747mg 0.13mg 180%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.05mg 93%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.002mg 90%
Phosphorus 644mg 42mg 86%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.2mg 79%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.642mg 68%
Fats 38.45g 0.56g 58%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Magnesium 353mg 121mg 55%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.23mg 35%
Protein 16.18g 1.68g 29%
Iron 4.9mg 2.85mg 26%
Calories 517kcal 43kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.15mg 20%
Potassium 687mg 89mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.247g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.098g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.47mg 11%
Sodium 3mg 233mg 10%
Calcium 78mg 168mg 9%
Carbs 34.29g 9.57g 8%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Folate 160µg 180µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.