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Canola oil vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Canola oil and Sunflower seed different?

  • Canola oil is richer in Vitamin K, while Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Copper 200% more than Canola oil.

Oil, canola and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 349% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 178% 0% 0.11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 3% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.142 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +241.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Sunflower seed Opinion
Calories 884kcal 584kcal Canola oil
Protein 0g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 100g 51.46g Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Net carbs 0g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Carbs 0g 20g Sunflower seed
Magnesium 0mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Calcium 0mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 0mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Copper 0mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 0mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 0mg 9mg Canola oil
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 17.46mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0µg Canola oil
Folate 0µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 0.395g Sunflower seed
Choline 0.2mg 55.1mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 7.365g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 18.528g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 23.137g Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Sunflower seed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
41%
Canola oil
146%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.