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 for 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 ManganeseManganese | +35.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +171.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +254.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +324.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +351.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
16.18 g
Fats:
38.45 g
Carbs:
34.29 g
Water:
5.62 g
Other:
5.46 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1705.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +225% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
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 | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2176.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 28.223g | 184% |
| Selenium | 81.5µg | 148% | |
| Copper | 0.506mg | 1.747mg | 138% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 1.17mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 4.03mg | 62% |
| Fats | 2.13g | 38.45g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 353mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 1.163mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 44% | |
| Folate | 160µg | 40% | |
| Phosphorus | 364mg | 644mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2.735mg | 2.014mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 2.284mg | 26% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.415mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.196g | 3.682g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.77mg | 4.9mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 5.05mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 4.848g | 12% |
| Carbs | 70.58g | 34.29g | 12% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 517kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 687mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 14.54g | 16.18g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 59.48g | 34.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
178%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
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)