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Spinach raw vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spinach raw and safflower different?

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, while safflower is higher in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 187% more than safflower.

Spinach, raw and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +80.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1243.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +852.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1214.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 +15533.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1391%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 WaterWater +1526.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9759%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +844.6%
Contains more OtherOther +217.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48380%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17004.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 28.223g 187%
Copper 0.13mg 1.747mg 180%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 1.163mg 90%
Phosphorus 49mg 644mg 85%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 4.03mg 79%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 1.17mg 75%
Magnesium 79mg 353mg 65%
Fats 0.39g 38.45g 59%
Vitamin A 469µg 3µg 52%
Manganese 0.897mg 2.014mg 49%
Zinc 0.53mg 5.05mg 41%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.71mg 4.9mg 27%
Protein 2.86g 16.18g 27%
Calories 23kcal 517kcal 25%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.415mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.063g 3.682g 16%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 4.848g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 2.284mg 10%
Carbs 3.63g 34.29g 10%
Folate 194µg 160µg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Potassium 558mg 687mg 4%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Sodium 79mg 3mg 3%
Calcium 99mg 78mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.452mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Safflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Spinach raw
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.619g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.