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Safflower vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between safflower and shortbread

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron in safflower is higher than in shortbread.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 184% more than shortbread.
  • Safflower contains 25 times more magnesium than shortbread. While safflower contains 353mg of magnesium, shortbread contains only 14mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in safflower is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2421.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +680.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1841.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +930.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +875.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +412.5%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1547.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.3%
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
Contains more WaterWater +56.1%
Contains more OtherOther +430.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Shortbread DV% diff.
Copper 1.747mg 0.09mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 8.326g 133%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.071mg 85%
Phosphorus 644mg 66mg 83%
Magnesium 353mg 14mg 81%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.321mg 74%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.393mg 70%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.353mg 68%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.49mg 41%
Iron 4.9mg 2.98mg 24%
Protein 16.18g 5.37g 22%
Saturated fat 3.682g 8.105g 20%
Folate 160µg 81µg 20%
Fats 38.45g 26.22g 19%
Potassium 687mg 88mg 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 3mg 353mg 15%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Carbs 34.29g 63.78g 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.314mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 3.275mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 6.708g 5%
Calories 517kcal 514kcal 0%
Net carbs 34.29g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
82%
Safflower
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.