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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Safflower Seeds"
| Food Name: Safflower Seeds | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 517 | Total Fat (g): 38 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 34 |
| Net Carbs (g): 34 | Water (g): 6 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 4 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 4848 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 28223 | Omega-3 (mg): 111 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 28084 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 50 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 4 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 160 | Food Folate (mcg): 160 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 160 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 78 | Iron (mg): 5 |
| Magnesium (mg): 353 | Phosphorus (mg): 644 |
| Potassium (mg): 687 | Sodium (mg): 3 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 183 | Threonine (mg): 586 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 717 | Leucine (mg): 1154 |
| Lysine (mg): 534 | Methionine (mg): 284 |
| Cystine (mg): 311 | Phenylalanine (mg): 806 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 531 | Valine (mg): 1025 |
| Arginine (mg): 1749 | Histidine (mg): 452 |
| Alanine (mg): 772 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1807 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3699 | Glycine (mg): 1010 |
| Proline (mg): 726 | Serine (mg): 812 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 7 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Safflower Seeds
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Safflower Seeds'?
100 grams of 'Safflower Seeds' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 34g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Fat – 38g (around 49% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Safflower Seeds'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Safflower Seeds' provides around 517 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 26% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Safflower Seeds' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Safflower Seeds' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 16g protein, 34g carbs, and 38g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Safflower Seeds' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Safflower Seeds' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 5 mg (28% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 353 mg (84% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 644 mg (52% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV).
'Safflower Seeds' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 78 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 687 mg (15% DV),
Sodium (mg): 3 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Safflower Seeds in significant amounts?
'Safflower Seeds' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 4 mg (80% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 160 mcg (40% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 160 mcg (40% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 160 mcg (40% DV).
'Safflower Seeds' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 50 IU (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Safflower Seeds' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 4 g (20% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).