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Table salt vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are table salt and safflower different?

  • Safflower is higher than table salt in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc.
  • Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1685% more than safflower.
  • Safflower is lower in sodium.

Salt, table 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 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8487.5%
Contains more IronIron +1384.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +5723.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1914%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 OtherOther +1727.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2710%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Safflower DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 3mg 1685%
Copper 0.03mg 1.747mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 28.223g 188%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.163mg 97%
Phosphorus 0mg 644mg 92%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.17mg 90%
Magnesium 1mg 353mg 84%
Manganese 0.1mg 2.014mg 83%
Vitamin B5 0mg 4.03mg 81%
Fats 0g 38.45g 59%
Iron 0.33mg 4.9mg 57%
Zinc 0.1mg 5.05mg 45%
Folate 0µg 160µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.415mg 32%
Protein 0g 16.18g 32%
Calories 0kcal 517kcal 26%
Potassium 8mg 687mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.682g 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.284mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.848g 12%
Carbs 0g 34.29g 11%
Calcium 24mg 78mg 5%
Net carbs 0g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.682g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 - 38755mg)
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?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.