Safflower vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between safflower and spelt
- Safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B2; however, spelt is richer in manganese and vitamin B3.
- Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 137% higher.
- Safflower has 5 times more vitamin B6 than spelt. While safflower has 1.17mg of vitamin B6, spelt has only 0.23mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 | +159.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +408.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1482.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.1% |
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Protein
~14.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +989.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2143.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 1.258g | 180% |
| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.511mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.23mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.364mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 1.068mg | 59% |
| Fats | 38.45g | 2.43g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 353mg | 136mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% | |
| Manganese | 2.014mg | 2.983mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 401mg | 35% |
| Folate | 160µg | 45µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 6.843mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.113mg | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 5.05mg | 3.28mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.682g | 0.406g | 15% |
| Carbs | 34.29g | 70.19g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.848g | 0.445g | 11% |
| Calories | 517kcal | 338kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 687mg | 388mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 4.44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 78mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Protein | 16.18g | 14.57g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 34.29g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.586mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.154mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.025mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)