Safflower vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Safflower and Sesame
- Safflower has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 259% higher.
- Sesame has 81 times less Vitamin B5 than Safflower. Safflower has 4.03mg of Vitamin B5, while Sesame has 0.05mg.
- Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +286.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 517kcal | 573kcal |
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| Protein | 16.18g | 17.73g |
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| Fats | 38.45g | 49.67g |
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| Net carbs | 34.29g | 11.65g |
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| Carbs | 34.29g | 23.45g |
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| Magnesium | 353mg | 351mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 975mg |
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| Potassium | 687mg | 468mg |
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| Iron | 4.9mg | 14.55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 11.8g |
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 4.082mg |
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| Zinc | 5.05mg | 7.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 644mg | 629mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 2.014mg | 2.46mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 4.515mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.79mg |
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| Folate | 160µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 25.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.682g | 6.957g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.848g | 18.759g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 21.773g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.388mg |
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| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.736mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.763mg |
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| Leucine | 1.154mg | 1.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.569mg |
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| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.586mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.94mg |
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| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.99mg |
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| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.522mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.