Safflower nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Safflower
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 517 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 34 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 7.1 (acidic) |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 95% of foods
Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 92% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 91% of foods
Safflower calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 517 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 147 | 28.35 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
150IU of 5,000IU
3%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
3.5mg of 1mg
291%
Vitamin B2:
1.2mg of 1mg
96%
Vitamin B3:
6.9mg of 16mg
43%
Vitamin B5:
12mg of 5mg
242%
Vitamin B6:
3.5mg of 1mg
270%
Folate:
480µg of 400µg
120%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 32%
16.2 g of 50 g
16.2 g (32% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 59%
38.5 g of 65 g
38.5 g (59% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 11%
34.3 g of 300 g
34.3 g (11% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.6 g of 2,000 g
5.6 g (0% of DV )
Other:
5.5 g
5.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
549mg of 280mg
196%
Threonine:
1758mg of 1,050mg
167%
Isoleucine:
2151mg of 1,400mg
154%
Leucine:
3462mg of 2,730mg
127%
Lysine:
1602mg of 2,100mg
76%
Methionine:
852mg of 1,050mg
81%
Phenylalanine:
2418mg of 1,750mg
138%
Valine:
3075mg of 1,820mg
169%
Histidine:
1356mg of 700mg
194%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28 g
All nutrients for Safflower per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% | 5% |
11 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 16g | 39% | 32% |
5.7 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 38g | 59% | 4% |
1.2 times more than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Carbs | 34g | 11% | 25% |
1.2 times more than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 34g | N/A | 24% |
1.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 353mg | 84% | 9% |
2.5 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% | 26% |
1.6 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 687mg | 20% | 9% |
4.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 4.9mg | 61% | 11% |
1.9 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Copper | 1.7mg | 194% | 15% |
12.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 5.1mg | 46% | 18% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 644mg | 92% | 8% |
3.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% | 94% |
163.3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Manganese | 2mg | 88% | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.2mg | 97% | 10% |
4.4 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 32% | 17% |
3.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.3mg | 14% | 56% |
4.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 4mg | 81% | 26% |
3.6 times more than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 90% | 13% |
9.8 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 160µg | 40% | 20% |
2.6 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 3.7g | 18% | 32% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8g | N/A | 32% |
2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28g | N/A | 8% |
1.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | 68% |
1.7 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.59mg | 0% | 71% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.72mg | 0% | 69% |
1.3 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.2mg | 0% | 71% |
2.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.53mg | 0% | 76% |
1.2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.28mg | 0% | 72% |
3 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.81mg | 0% | 64% |
1.2 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1mg | 0% | 62% |
2 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.45mg | 0% | 70% |
1.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
59%
Total Fat
38g
17%
Saturated Fat 3.7g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.13%
Sodium 3mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
78mg
7.8%
Iron
4.9mg
61%
Potassium
687mg
20%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.