Safflower vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Safflower and Watermelon seeds
- Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Watermelon seeds are higher in Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron.
- Safflower covers your daily Copper needs 118% more than Watermelon seeds.
- Watermelon seeds contain 13 times less Vitamin B6 than Safflower. Safflower contains 1.17mg of Vitamin B6, while Watermelon seeds contain 0.089mg.
- Safflower has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +512.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1064.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1214.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
Protein:
28.33 g
Fats:
47.37 g
Carbs:
15.31 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.223 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~28.094g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 517kcal | 557kcal |
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| Protein | 16.18g | 28.33g |
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| Fats | 38.45g | 47.37g |
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| Net carbs | 34.29g | 15.31g |
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| Carbs | 34.29g | 15.31g |
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| Magnesium | 353mg | 515mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 687mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 4.9mg | 7.28mg |
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| Copper | 1.747mg | 0.686mg |
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| Zinc | 5.05mg | 10.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 644mg | 755mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 2.014mg | 1.614mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.163mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.415mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.284mg | 3.55mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 4.03mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.17mg | 0.089mg |
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| Folate | 160µg | 58µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.682g | 9.779g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.848g | 7.407g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.223g | 28.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.183mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.586mg | 1.112mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.717mg | 1.342mg |
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| Leucine | 1.154mg | 2.149mg |
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| Lysine | 0.534mg | 0.887mg |
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| Methionine | 0.284mg | 0.834mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.806mg | 2.031mg |
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| Valine | 1.025mg | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.452mg | 0.775mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
177%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.097g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.