Sesame vs Safflower - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sesame and Safflower
- Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Zinc, and Manganese, however Safflower has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 259% higher.
- Safflower has 13 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while Safflower has 78mg.
- Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+196.9%
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Calcium
+1150%
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Copper
+133.7%
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Zinc
+53.5%
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Potassium
+46.8%
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Sodium
-72.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 353
Equal in Phosphorus - 644
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Iron
+196.9%
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Calcium
+1150%
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Copper
+133.7%
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Zinc
+53.5%
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Potassium
+46.8%
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Sodium
-72.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 353
Equal in Phosphorus - 644
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+455.6%
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Vitamin B1
+47%
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Vitamin B2
+68%
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Vitamin B5
+7960%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Folate
+64.9%
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Vitamin B3
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+455.6%
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Vitamin B1
+47%
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Vitamin B2
+68%
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Vitamin B5
+7960%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Folate
+64.9%
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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89
Mineral Summary Score
372
190
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
106%
97%
Carbohydrates
23%
34%
Fats
229%
177%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 573 | 517 |
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| Protein | 17.73 | 16.18 |
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| Fats | 49.67 | 38.45 |
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| Vitamin C | 0 | 0 | |
| Carbs | 23.45 | 34.29 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 14.55 | 4.9 |
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| Calcium | 975 | 78 |
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| Potassium | 468 | 687 |
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| Magnesium | 351 | 353 |
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| Sugar | 0.3 |
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| Fiber | 11.8 |
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| Copper | 4.082 | 1.747 |
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| Zinc | 7.75 | 5.05 |
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| Phosphorus | 629 | 644 |
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| Sodium | 11 | 3 |
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| Vitamin A | 9 | 50 |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791 | 1.163 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.247 | 0.415 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.515 | 2.284 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05 | 4.03 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.79 | 1.17 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 0 |
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| Folate | 97 | 160 |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.957 | 3.682 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.759 | 4.848 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773 | 28.223 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.388 | 0.183 |
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| Threonine | 0.736 | 0.586 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.763 | 0.717 |
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| Leucine | 1.358 | 1.154 |
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| Lysine | 0.569 | 0.534 |
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| Methionine | 0.586 | 0.284 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.94 | 0.806 |
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| Valine | 0.99 | 1.025 |
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| Histidine | 0.522 | 0.452 |
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