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Safflower vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Safflower and Smoked salmon different?

  • Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 169% more than Smoked salmon.
  • Safflower contains 118 times more Manganese than Smoked salmon. Safflower contains 2.014mg of Manganese, while Smoked salmon contains 0.017mg.

Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types were used in this article.

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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 +609.1%
Contains more Iron +476.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1861.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.7%
Contains more Potassium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1529%
Contains more Copper +659.6%
Contains more Manganese +11747.1%
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 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +476.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1861.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +292.7%
Contains more Potassium +292.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +1529%
Contains more Copper +659.6%
Contains more Manganese +11747.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.9%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
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 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320.9%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +790%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +1181.1%
Equal in Other - 5.4
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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Fats +790%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +1181.1%
Equal in Other - 5.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Smoked salmon Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 38.45g 4.32g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 0g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 117kcal Safflower
Calcium 78mg 11mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.85mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 18mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 164mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 175mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 672mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.31mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.23mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.017mg Safflower
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 50IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.023mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.101mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.87mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.278mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 2µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.586mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.154mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.534mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.284mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.714mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.942mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 2.023g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.995g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Smoked salmon
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
99%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.753g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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 - $13.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.