Safflower · Carthamus tinctorius

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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17%

342 kcal Calories

71%

35.6 g Protein

18%

48.7 g Carbs

2.4 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted 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 meal, partially defatted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

342 kcal / serving

54% from carbs

Carbs 54%

48.7 g per serving
Fat 6%

2.4 g per serving
Protein 40%

35.6 g per serving

What Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted 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).

Copper193% Thiamin (B1)96% Manganese87% Magnesium83% Pantothenic Acid (B5)80% Protein71% Vitamin B668% Phosphorus51% Zinc46% Folate (B9)40% Niacin (B3)14%

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	48.7 g	18%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	2.4 g	3%
Saturated Fat	0.2 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.6 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	6.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,576.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	144.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	52.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	270.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,576.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	35.6 g	71%
Histidine	995.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,579.0 mg	—
Leucine	2,540.0 mg	—
Lysine	1,176.0 mg	—
Methionine	625.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,774.0 mg	—
Threonine	1,290.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	403.0 mg	—
Valine	2,258.0 mg	—
Alanine	1,700.0 mg	—
Arginine	3,851.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	3,978.0 mg	—
Cystine	685.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	8,145.0 mg	—
Glycine	2,224.0 mg	—
Proline	1,599.0 mg	—
Serine	1,788.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	1,169.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	2.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	1.2 mg	96%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	32%
Niacin (B3)	2.3 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	1.2 mg	68%
Folate (B9)	159.0 mcg	40%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	4.0 mg	80%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	77.0 mg	6%
Iron	4.9 mg	27%
Magnesium	350.0 mg	83%
Phosphorus	638.0 mg	51%
Potassium	68.0 mg	1%
Sodium	3.0 mg	0%
Zinc	5.0 mg	46%
Copper	1.7 mg	193%
Manganese	2.0 mg	87%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	6.9 g	—

About Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted

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 meal, partially defatted?

There are 342 calories in 100 g of Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted, or about 97 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted?

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted contains 35.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted?

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted has 48.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted?

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted provides 2.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted a good source of?

Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is an excellent source of Copper (193% DV), Thiamin (B1) (96% DV), Manganese (87% DV), Magnesium (83% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (80% DV) and Protein (71% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.