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Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) and safflower

  • Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) has more phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, calcium, and potassium; however, safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for copper is 194% more.
  • Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) contains 6 times more calcium than safflower. Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) contains 504mg of calcium, while safflower contains 78mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) and Seeds, safflower 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 543% 151% 165% 501% 0.33% 336% 722% 4.8% 295% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.1%
Contains more IronIron +172.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +174600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 8.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 554% 97% 80% 28% 187% 0% 0% 182% 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.415mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 5% 38% 7%
Protein: 49.1 g
Fats: 4.77 g
Carbs: 38.43 g
Water: 1.2 g
Other: 6.5 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more FatsFats +706.1%
Contains more WaterWater +368.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.207 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.248 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +463.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1155.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Safflower
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.001mg 1.747mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.248g 28.223g 173%
Phosphorus 1684mg 644mg 149%
Iron 13.35mg 4.9mg 106%
Magnesium 760mg 353mg 97%
Vitamin B1 2.217mg 1.163mg 88%
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 4.03mg 71%
Protein 49.1g 16.18g 66%
Zinc 12.32mg 5.05mg 66%
Fats 4.77g 38.45g 52%
Calcium 504mg 78mg 43%
Potassium 1869mg 687mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.811mg 1.17mg 28%
Folate 242µg 160µg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.286mg 2.284mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.207g 3.682g 11%
Manganese 2.26mg 2.014mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.861g 4.848g 10%
Calories 367kcal 517kcal 8%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 23µg 3µg 2%
Sodium 37mg 3mg 1%
Carbs 38.43g 34.29g 1%
Net carbs 38.43g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.415mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.741mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 1.816mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.769mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 3.354mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 2.492mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.797mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 3.057mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 2.52mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 1.547mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
88%
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
272%
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.475g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless)
Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
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 ()

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. Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170147/nutrients
  2. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.