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Khorasan wheat vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Safflower different?

  • Khorasan wheat is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Safflower is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Safflower is 138% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Safflower. While Khorasan wheat contains 6.375mg of Vitamin B3, Safflower contains only 2.284mg.
  • Khorasan wheat has less Saturated Fat.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried are the varieties 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.
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +171.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +245.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Calcium +254.5%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Magnesium +171.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +245.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
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 B3 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.8%
Contains more Water +97%
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +1705.2%
Contains more Other +225%
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 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 Carbs +105.8%
Contains more Water +97%
Contains more Protein +11.3%
Contains more Fats +1705.2%
Contains more Other +225%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2176.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4444.8%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2176.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4444.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 34.29g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 16.18g Safflower
Fats 2.13g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 70.58g 34.29g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 517kcal Safflower
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Safflower
Fiber 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 3.77mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 130mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 364mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 403mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 5mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 3.68mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.506mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 2.735mg 2.014mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 2.284mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 160µg Safflower
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.183mg Safflower
Threonine 0.442mg 0.586mg Safflower
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.717mg Safflower
Leucine 1.112mg 1.154mg Safflower
Lysine 0.416mg 0.534mg Safflower
Methionine 0.251mg 0.284mg Safflower
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.806mg Safflower
Valine 0.687mg 1.025mg Safflower
Histidine 0.379mg 0.452mg Safflower
Trans Fat 0.005g Safflower
Saturated Fat 0.196g 3.682g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 4.848g Safflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 28.223g Safflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Khorasan wheat
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.