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Safflower vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Safflower and Walnut?

  • Safflower is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Zinc, yet Walnut is richer in Manganese.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 69% higher.
  • Safflower has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Walnut. Safflower has 1.163mg of Vitamin B1, while Walnut has 0.341mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Nuts, walnuts, english types in this comparison.

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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%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.8%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.5%
~equal in Copper ~1.586mg

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% 3% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Walnut
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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 4.3% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +607%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.3%
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
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
Contains more OtherOther +206.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.23g

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
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Walnut Opinion
Calories 517kcal 654kcal Walnut
Protein 16.18g 15.23g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 65.21g Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Net carbs 34.29g 7.01g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 13.71g Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 158mg Safflower
Calcium 78mg 98mg Walnut
Potassium 687mg 441mg Safflower
Iron 4.9mg 2.91mg Safflower
Sugar 2.61g Safflower
Fiber 6.7g Walnut
Copper 1.747mg 1.586mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 3.09mg Safflower
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 644mg 346mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 2mg Walnut
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Safflower
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Manganese 2.014mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.341mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.15mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 1.125mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 0.57mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.537mg Safflower
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 160µg 98µg Safflower
Choline 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 3.682g 6.126g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 47.174g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.17mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.625mg Safflower
Leucine 1.154mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.534mg 0.424mg Safflower
Methionine 0.284mg 0.236mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.711mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.753mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.391mg Safflower
Fructose 0.09g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Walnut
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
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.444g)
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 - $4.2)
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 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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.