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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
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 CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~353mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~644mg

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.
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
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% 3% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7960%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 FatsFats +29.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Safflower Opinion
Calories 573kcal 517kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 16.18g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 38.45g Sesame
Net carbs 11.65g 34.29g Safflower
Carbs 23.45g 34.29g Safflower
Magnesium 351mg 353mg Safflower
Calcium 975mg 78mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 687mg Safflower
Iron 14.55mg 4.9mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Safflower
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 1.747mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 5.05mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 644mg Safflower
Sodium 11mg 3mg Safflower
Vitamin A 9IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 2.014mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.284mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 97µg 160µg Safflower
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 4.848g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 28.223g Safflower
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.183mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.586mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.717mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 1.154mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.534mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.284mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.806mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.522mg 0.452mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Sesame
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.275g)
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 - $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 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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.