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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +702.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1488.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +381% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2960.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +730.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +721.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2880.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1008.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1895.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6903.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 0.403g | 185% |
| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.11mg | 182% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 18.756mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.038mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.19µg | 91% |
| Manganese | 2.014mg | 0.019mg | 87% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Magnesium | 353mg | 44mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.485mg | 71% |
| Fats | 38.45g | 1.29g | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 285mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 1.6mg | 41% |
| Folate | 160µg | 10µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 5.05mg | 1.05mg | 36% |
| Protein | 16.18g | 28.21g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.122mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 60mg | 20% |
| Calories | 517kcal | 132kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.981mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 0.42g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 0.243g | 12% |
| Carbs | 34.29g | 0g | 11% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 522mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
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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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.262g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $7.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.