Nuts & seeds

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted

FDC 170559oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 77 · +12 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 77 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 12 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (83% DV), an excellent source of protein (71% DV), an excellent source of iron (27% DV). Most of its 342 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 35.6 g · 40%Carb 48.7 g · 54%Fat 2.4 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories342 kcal17%
Total fat2.4 g3%
Saturated fat0.21 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium3 mg0%
Carbohydrate49 g18%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein36 g71%
Potassium68 mg1%
Calcium77 mg6%
Iron4.9 mg27%
Magnesium350 mg83%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170559

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium83% DV
Protein71% DV
Iron27% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density77 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g36 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g3 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, breadnut tree seeds, driedDensity 80 vs 77Nuts, almondsDensity 80 vs 77Nuts, coconut water (liquid from coconuts)Density 82 vs 77

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