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Safflower vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between safflower and shrimp

  • Safflower has more copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and potassium than shrimp.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 152% more.
  • Safflower contains 66 times more saturated fat than shrimp. Safflower contains 3.682g of saturated fat, while shrimp contains 0.056g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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%
Shrimp
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +805.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.3%
Contains more IronIron +860.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +360.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6003%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Shrimp
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +13632.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17045%
Contains more OtherOther +351.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1222.6%

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
Shrimp
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31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35625.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Shrimp DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.079g 188%
Copper 1.747mg 0.379mg 152%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 97%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 90%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.033mg 86%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Magnesium 353mg 39mg 75%
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Fats 38.45g 0.28g 59%
Phosphorus 644mg 237mg 58%
Iron 4.9mg 0.51mg 55%
Folate 160µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 32%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.64mg 31%
Calories 517kcal 99kcal 21%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.056g 16%
Protein 16.18g 23.98g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 14%
Potassium 687mg 259mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.048g 12%
Carbs 34.29g 0.2g 11%
Sodium 3mg 111mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 0.2g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Shrimp
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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.626g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.