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Safflower vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Safflower and Spread

  • Safflower has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Spread has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 180% higher.
  • Spread has 77 times less Manganese than Safflower. Safflower has 2.014mg of Manganese, while Spread has 0.026mg.
  • Safflower is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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 +550%
Contains more Iron +520.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +991.5%
Contains more Potassium +524.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +1243.8%
Contains more Manganese +7646.2%
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% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +520.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +991.5%
Contains more Potassium +524.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +1243.8%
Contains more Manganese +7646.2%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +576.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +121.7%
Contains more Carbs +187.2%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Water +972.6%
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +121.7%
Contains more Carbs +187.2%
Contains more Other +96.4%
Contains more Water +972.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Spread Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 11.74g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 7.66g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 17.34g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 11.94g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 235kcal Safflower
Fiber 0.2g Spread
Calcium 78mg 12mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 0.79mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 8mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 59mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 110mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 1013mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 1.02mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.13mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.026mg Safflower
Selenium 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 50IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.172mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.134mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.73mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.43mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.12mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 2µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.082mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.334mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.334mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 0.6mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.284mg 0.196mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.301mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.356mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.279mg Safflower
Cholesterol 0mg 38mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 5.977g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 2.565g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.