Seaweed vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between seaweed and safflower?
- Seaweed has less copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2 than safflower.
- Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 180% higher.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +115.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +671.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1243.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +310.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +907% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +386% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1351.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +863.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6766.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4846.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59948.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 28.223g | 188% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 1.747mg | 180% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 1.163mg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 1.17mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 644mg | 86% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 2.014mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 4.03mg | 68% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 38.45g | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 353mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 5.05mg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 16.18g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 4.9mg | 26% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 517kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.415mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 687mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 3.682g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 4.848g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.284mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 78mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 34.29g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 160µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
33%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
178%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.