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Safflower vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Safflower and Skipjack tuna

  • Safflower is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, and Folate, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 182% higher.
  • Safflower has 106 times more Manganese than Skipjack tuna. While Safflower has 2.014mg of Manganese, Skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +110.8%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +702.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +381%
Contains more Copper +1488.2%
Contains more Manganese +10500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +110.8%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +702.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +381%
Contains more Copper +1488.2%
Contains more Manganese +10500%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +730.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2960.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +730.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2880.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Water +1008.2%
Contains more Other +50.5%
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +2880.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Water +1008.2%
Contains more Other +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1895.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6903.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1895.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6903.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 38.45g 1.29g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 132kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 37mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 1.6mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 44mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 285mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 522mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 47mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 1.05mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.11mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.019mg Safflower
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 50IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.038mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.122mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.485mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.981mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 10µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.586mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.154mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.534mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.284mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.025mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.452mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.243g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.403g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Skipjack tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
89%
Safflower
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.262g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $7.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.