Almond oil vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Almond oil and Sunflower oil
- Almond oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Sunflower oil is 24% higher.
- Almond oil contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Sunflower oil. Almond oil contains 69.9g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Sunflower oil contains 46.2g.
- Almond oil contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, almond and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).
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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.
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
69.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +51.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 884kcal | |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Vitamin E | 39.2mg | 41.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg | 5.4µg |
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| Choline | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.2g | 13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 69.9g | 46.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 17.4g | 36.4g |
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 is richer in minerals?
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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.