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Shark raw vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shark raw and Safflower?

  • Shark raw is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Safflower's daily need coverage for Copper is 190% higher.

We used Fish, shark, mixed species, 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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
1
:
9
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1074.4%
Contains more Copper +5193.9%
Contains more Manganese +13326.7%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Safflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +129.4%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +620.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.7%
Contains more Potassium +329.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +1074.4%
Contains more Copper +5193.9%
Contains more Manganese +13326.7%

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.
Shark raw
Shark raw
6
:
5
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Vitamin A +366%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2669%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Safflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +366%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2669%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +479.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +5233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
2
:
3
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +1209.3%
Contains more Fats +752.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +487.1%
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Safflower
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 Protein +29.7%
Contains more Water +1209.3%
Contains more Fats +752.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +487.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark raw
Shark raw
1
:
2
Safflower
Safflower
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2261.8%
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Safflower
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2261.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 20.98g 16.18g Shark raw
Fats 4.51g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 130kcal 517kcal Safflower
Calcium 34mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 0.84mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 49mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 210mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 160mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 79mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 0.43mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.033mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.015mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 233IU 50IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 3µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 2.284mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 3µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 0µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.183mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.92mg 0.586mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.717mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.705mg 1.154mg Shark raw
Lysine 1.926mg 0.534mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.621mg 0.284mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 0.806mg Shark raw
Valine 1.081mg 1.025mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.618mg 0.452mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 0.925g 3.682g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.808g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 28.223g Safflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.