Herbs and Spices / Dried Herbs
Safflower, flowers, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 340kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16.2 g/ 71g (22%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 4.3 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 59 g/ 348g (16%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.38 mg/ 1mg (29%) source |
Vit B3 | 8.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (53%) high |
Vit C | 21 mg/ 70mg (30%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 619 mg/ 750mg (82%) high |
Phosphorus | 256 mg/ 700mg (36%) high |
Iron | 20.2 mg/ 12mg (168%) high |
Sodium | 121 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Dried safflower (safflower flowers), usually used as a flavoring or for making drinks/infusions.
Why it matters to health
Dried safflower can add some carbohydrates and dietary fiber (about 3.8 g per 100 g), which helps with fullness and regular digestion. It also has a small amount of fat (about 4.3 g), including some saturated fat (about 1.17 g). Sodium is relatively low (about 121 mg per 100 g), but if you use it with salty mixes or drink bases, the total sodium can add up. Since it’s dried and more concentrated, it’s best to use it in the usual small amounts rather than treating it like a main staple.
Healthier tips
- Use safflower as a flavor add-on (for tea/infusion or small amounts in dishes), not as a main food.
- If you’re having it as a drink, keep it unsweetened or lightly sweet—pair it with your regular meals (3 meals + 1–2 snacks) instead of replacing them.
- Balance your plate: pair with rice or other carbs plus lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables for better overall nutrition.
- Watch the total fiber and carbs for the day—if you already ate lots of high-fiber foods, keep your safflower portion smaller.
Common Filipino dishes
Safflower tea, herbal flower infusions, rice with safflower flavoring, safflower-based drinks, safflower-infused desserts
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