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Safflower vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between safflower and sockeye salmon?

  • Safflower is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, and phosphorus, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and vitamin B3.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 186% more.
  • Safflower has 155 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While safflower has 2.014mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +880.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +842.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2198.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +818.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15392.3%

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +590.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +780.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1098%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2026.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Sockeye salmon
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Copper 1.747mg 0.076mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 1.327g 179%
Manganese 2.014mg 0.013mg 87%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.157mg 84%
Magnesium 353mg 36mg 75%
Selenium 35.5µg 65%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 1.274mg 55%
Iron 4.9mg 0.52mg 55%
Fats 38.45g 5.57g 51%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 10.123mg 49%
Phosphorus 644mg 305mg 48%
Zinc 5.05mg 0.55mg 41%
Folate 160µg 7µg 38%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.827mg 26%
Protein 16.18g 26.48g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Calories 517kcal 156kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.246mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.969g 12%
Carbs 34.29g 0g 11%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Potassium 687mg 436mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 11mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 1.864g 7%
Vitamin A 3µg 58µg 6%
Sodium 3mg 92mg 4%
Net carbs 34.29g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.713g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
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 - 89mg)
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 - $12.2)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.