Safflower · Carthamus tinctorius
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 33/100
How many beneficial nutrients Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
25% from carbs
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Carbs 25%34.3 g per serving
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Fat 63%38.5 g per serving
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Protein 12%16.2 g per serving
What Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 111.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 28,084.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 35.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,574.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 921.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 37.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,806.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 28,084.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.2 g | |
| Histidine | 452.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 717.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,154.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 534.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 284.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 806.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 586.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 183.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,025.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 772.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,749.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,807.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 311.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,699.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,010.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 726.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 812.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 531.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 160.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 4.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 78.0 mg | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | |
| Magnesium | 353.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 644.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 687.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg | |
| Copper | 1.7 mg | |
| Manganese | 2.0 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 5.5 g | — |
About Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a thistle-like annual plant with bright orange-yellow flowers, grown for thousands of years for its oil, its seeds, and its golden petals. Safflower oil, pressed from the seeds, is a light, neutral-tasting cooking oil rich in unsaturated fats and vitamin E, with a high smoke point that makes it well suited to frying, sauteing, and salad dressings. The dried petals are sometimes used as an affordable natural coloring and a stand-in for true saffron, though their flavor is much milder.
Safflower seeds are also enjoyed as birdseed and roasted as a snack. The plant is valued for being drought-tolerant and easy to grow in dry climates, which has made it an important crop in many arid regions. Keep safflower oil tightly sealed in a cool, dark place to protect its delicate fats from going rancid, and store the seeds the same way.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried?
There are 517 calories in 100 g of Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried, or about 147 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried?
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried?
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried has 34.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried?
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried provides 38.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried a good source of?
Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried is an excellent source of Copper (194% DV), Thiamin (B1) (97% DV), Manganese (88% DV), Magnesium (84% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (81% DV) and Vitamin B6 (69% DV) and a good source of Potassium and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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