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Safflower vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Safflower and Tamarind

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Safflower is higher than in Tamarind.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 185% more than Tamarind.
  • Safflower contains 51 times more Zinc than Tamarind. While Safflower contains 5.05mg of Zinc, Tamarind contains only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +283.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +1931.4%
Equal in Calcium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 628
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +283.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +469.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +4950%
Contains more Copper +1931.4%
Equal in Calcium - 74
Equal in Potassium - 628

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 A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1672.7%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1672.7%
Contains more Folate +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +477.9%
Contains more Fats +6308.3%
Contains more Other +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Water +458.7%
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +477.9%
Contains more Fats +6308.3%
Contains more Other +102.2%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Water +458.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47735.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47735.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Safflower Tamarind
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 16.18g 2.8g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 0.6g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 517kcal 239kcal Safflower
Sugar 38.8g Safflower
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 78mg 74mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 2.8mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 92mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 113mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 628mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 28mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 0.1mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.086mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 50IU 30IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.428mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.152mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.938mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.143mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.066mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 14µg Safflower
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.018mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.534mg 0.139mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.014mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 0.181g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.059g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Safflower Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.