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Safflower vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between safflower and thyme

  • Safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, thyme is richer in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Thyme covers your daily vitamin C needs 178% more than safflower.
  • Thyme has 24 times less vitamin B1 than safflower. Safflower has 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while thyme has 0.048mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +179%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.2%
Contains more IronIron +256.1%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +885.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191%
Contains more FatsFats +2188.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more OtherOther +70.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1058.5%

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5885.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5205.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Thyme DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.532g 185%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Iron 4.9mg 17.45mg 157%
Copper 1.747mg 0.555mg 132%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.048mg 93%
Phosphorus 644mg 106mg 77%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.409mg 72%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.348mg 63%
Fats 38.45g 1.68g 57%
Fiber 14g 56%
Magnesium 353mg 160mg 46%
Calcium 78mg 405mg 33%
Folate 160µg 45µg 29%
Zinc 5.05mg 1.81mg 29%
Vitamin A 3µg 238µg 26%
Protein 16.18g 5.56g 21%
Calories 517kcal 101kcal 21%
Saturated fat 3.682g 0.467g 15%
Manganese 2.014mg 1.719mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.081g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.471mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.824mg 3%
Carbs 34.29g 24.45g 3%
Potassium 687mg 609mg 2%
Net carbs 34.29g 10.45g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Safflower Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.215g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.