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Sunflower oil vs. Cocoa butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower oil and Cocoa butter?

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Cocoa butter is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 262% higher.
  • Sunflower oil has 12 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cocoa butter. Sunflower oil has 36.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Cocoa butter has 3g.
  • Sunflower oil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Oil, cocoa butter types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +2182.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +357.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin E +2182.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +357.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats: 100 g
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Water: 0 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.3%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
62% 34% 3%
Saturated Fat: 59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1113.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower oil Cocoa butter
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Cocoa butter Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 41.08mg 1.8mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin K 5.4µg 24.7µg Cocoa butter
Saturated Fat 13g 59.7g Sunflower oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 32.9g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 3g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Cocoa butter
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Sunflower oil
8%
Cocoa butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
0%
Cocoa butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 46.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/nutrients
  2. Cocoa butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171421/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.