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Safflower vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between safflower and turmeric

  • Safflower has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, folate, and magnesium; however, turmeric has more manganese, iron, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 773% higher.
  • Turmeric has 20 times less vitamin B1 than safflower. Safflower has 1.163mg of vitamin B1, while turmeric has 0.058mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.8%
Contains more IronIron +1022.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +883.1%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1905.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +993.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1083.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.8%
Contains more WaterWater +128.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +979.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3633.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 2.014mg 19.8mg 773%
Iron 4.9mg 55mg 626%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 0.756g 183%
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.058mg 92%
Fiber 22.7g 91%
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.107mg 82%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.542mg 70%
Fats 38.45g 3.25g 54%
Copper 1.747mg 1.3mg 50%
Phosphorus 644mg 299mg 49%
Potassium 687mg 2080mg 41%
Magnesium 353mg 208mg 35%
Folate 160µg 20µg 35%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.15mg 20%
Protein 16.18g 9.68g 13%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Carbs 34.29g 67.14g 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.848g 0.449g 11%
Calories 517kcal 312kcal 10%
Calcium 78mg 168mg 9%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.682g 1.838g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.35mg 6%
Zinc 5.05mg 4.5mg 5%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 27mg 1%
Net carbs 34.29g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.53mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.844g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.