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Safflower vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Safflower and Yolk?

  • Safflower is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Yolk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Safflower has 71 times more Magnesium than Yolk. Safflower has 353mg of Magnesium, while Yolk has 5mg.

We used Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
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Yolk
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +6960%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +2168.8%
Contains more Manganese +3561.8%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +6960%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.1%
Contains more Potassium +530.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +119.6%
Contains more Copper +2168.8%
Contains more Manganese +3561.8%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 146
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2784%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +855.2%
Contains more Other +221.2%
Contains more Water +830.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.86
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +855.2%
Contains more Other +221.2%
Contains more Water +830.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +571.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Safflower Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 34.29g 3.59g Safflower
Protein 16.18g 15.86g Safflower
Fats 38.45g 26.54g Safflower
Carbs 34.29g 3.59g Safflower
Calories 517kcal 322kcal Safflower
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Safflower
Calcium 78mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 4.9mg 2.73mg Safflower
Magnesium 353mg 5mg Safflower
Phosphorus 644mg 390mg Safflower
Potassium 687mg 109mg Safflower
Sodium 3mg 48mg Safflower
Zinc 5.05mg 2.3mg Safflower
Copper 1.747mg 0.077mg Safflower
Manganese 2.014mg 0.055mg Safflower
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 50IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 1.163mg 0.176mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.415mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 2.284mg 0.024mg Safflower
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 2.99mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 1.17mg 0.35mg Safflower
Folate 160µg 146µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0.177mg Safflower
Threonine 0.586mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.154mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.534mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.284mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0.681mg Safflower
Valine 1.025mg 0.949mg Safflower
Histidine 0.452mg 0.416mg Safflower
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 3.682g 9.551g Safflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.848g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 28.223g 4.204g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Safflower Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
178%
Safflower
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.869g)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.