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Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added and safflower

  • Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added has more phosphorus, vitamin B5, iron, folate, and vitamin B3; however, safflower is richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added covers your daily phosphorus needs 73% more than safflower.
  • Safflower has 204 times less sodium than seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added has 613mg of sodium, while safflower has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added 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 92% 17% 43% 255% 611% 145% 496% 80% 276% 339%
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 IronIron +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Copper ~1.747mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.05mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.014mg

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 4.7% 0% 0% 0% 81% 66% 79% 423% 186% 0% 0% 179% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 57% 21% 4%
Protein: 17.21 g
Fats: 56.8 g
Carbs: 20.59 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 4.4 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 +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.5%
Contains more WaterWater +462%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 20% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 37.507 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 +123.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added Safflower
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added Safflower DV% diff.
Selenium 62.2µg 113%
Phosphorus 1158mg 644mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.325mg 1.163mg 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 37.507g 28.223g 62%
Vitamin B5 7.056mg 4.03mg 61%
Magnesium 129mg 353mg 53%
Fiber 11.5g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.805mg 1.17mg 28%
Fats 56.8g 38.45g 28%
Sodium 613mg 3mg 27%
Iron 6.81mg 4.9mg 24%
Folate 238µg 160µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 10.841g 4.848g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.198mg 2.284mg 12%
Saturated fat 5.953g 3.682g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.415mg 10%
Copper 1.834mg 1.747mg 10%
Potassium 491mg 687mg 6%
Calories 619kcal 517kcal 5%
Carbs 20.59g 34.29g 5%
Manganese 2.114mg 2.014mg 4%
Protein 17.21g 16.18g 2%
Zinc 5.3mg 5.05mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 9.09g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.702mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.861mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.254mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.708mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.374mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.883mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.994mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.477mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added 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
78%
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
236%
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.271g)
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 ()
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. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168594/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.