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Lime vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lime and Sunflower oil

  • Lime is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 272% higher.
  • Lime contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Limes, raw 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.
Lime
Lime
9
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Sunflower oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Lime
Lime
9
:
2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18572.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Sunflower oil
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18572.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
4
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Sunflower oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
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2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243057.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66081.8%
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Sunflower oil
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243057.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66081.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 0g Lime
Protein 0.7g 0g Lime
Fats 0.2g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 10.54g 0g Lime
Calories 30kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 1.69g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lime
Calcium 33mg 0mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 0mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg 0mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 0mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.11mg 0mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg 0mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Lime
Folate 8µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg 0mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g 13g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Lime
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/nutrients
  2. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.