Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Dried Safflower Seeds VS Roasted Squash Seed Kernels

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Safflower Seeds	12%	63%	25%
Roasted Squash Seed Kernels	19%	71%	10%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Safflower Seeds	Roasted Squash Seed Kernels	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	18% 517kcal	19.8% 574kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	39.6% 38.5g	50.6% 49g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	11.5% 3.7g	26.7% 8.54g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.94% 0.11g	6.94% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	165% 28g	115% 19.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	26.4% 34.3g	11.3% 14.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.78% 1.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.097% 0.07g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.07g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 1.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	17% 6.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	29% 16g	53.3% 30g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Safflower Seeds	Roasted Squash Seed Kernels	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.33% 3μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	97% 1.16mg	5.83% 0.07mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	32% 0.42mg	11.5% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	14.3% 2.3mg	27.7% 4.43mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	80.6% 4.03mg	11.4% 0.57mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	90% 1.17mg	7.7% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	40% 160μg	14.3% 57μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	2% 1.8mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	3.73% 0.56mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	3.75% 4.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Safflower Seeds	Roasted Squash Seed Kernels	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.8% 78mg	5.2% 52mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	194% 1.75mg	142% 1.28mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	61.3% 4.9mg	101% 8.07mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	84% 353mg	131% 550mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	87.6% 2mg	195% 4.5mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	92% 644mg	168% 1174mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.2% 687mg	23% 788mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	17% 9.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.2% 3mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	46% 5.05mg	69.5% 7.64mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.15% 5.62g	0.055% 2.03g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Safflower Seeds VS Roasted Squash Seed Kernels per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Dried Safflower Seeds versus 100 g of Roasted Squash Seed Kernels to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Dried Safflower Seeds vs Roasted Squash Seed Kernels:

• 100 grams of Dried Safflower Seeds have 16.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 7.1 times more Vitamin B5, 11.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Roasted Squash Seed Kernels.
• While 100 g of Roasted Pumpkin And Squash Seed Kernels contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B3 and more Vitamin C than Dried Safflower Seed Kernels.
• 100 grams of Dried Safflower Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Dried Safflower Seed Kernels as well as Roasted Pumpkin And Squash Seed Kernels have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Dried Safflower Seeds vs Roasted Squash Seed Kernels:

• 100 grams of Dried Safflower Seeds have 1.5 times more Calcium and 1.4 times more Copper than Roasted Squash Seed Kernels.
• While 100 g of Roasted Pumpkin And Squash Seed Kernels contain 1.6 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 2.2 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus and 1.5 times more Zinc than Dried Safflower Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Safflower Seeds and Roasted Squash Seed Kernels contain similar levels of Potassium per 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Dried Safflower Seeds have 1.4 times more Omega 6 and 2.3 times more Carbohydrate than Roasted Squash Seed Kernels.
• While 100 g of Roasted Pumpkin And Squash Seed Kernels contain 1.3 times more Fat, 2.3 times more Saturated Fat and 1.8 times more Protein than Dried Safflower Seed Kernels.
• Both Dried Safflower Seeds and Roasted Squash Seed Kernels offer comparable quantities of Energy and Omega 3 per 100 grams.