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Minestrone vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Minestrone and Sunflower oil

  • Minestrone has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sunflower oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 64% more than Minestrone.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
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 less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
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 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.
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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 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +9515.4%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 +9515.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15831%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7813%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15831%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7813%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Minestrone
Protein 1.77g 0g Minestrone
Fats 1.04g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 4.66g 0g Minestrone
Calories 34kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0.4g 0g Minestrone
Calcium 14mg 0mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 0mg Minestrone
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 23mg 0mg Minestrone
Potassium 130mg 0mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0mg Minestrone
Copper 0.051mg 0mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.152mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 970IU 0IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg 0mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg 0mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg 0mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg 0mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg 0mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg 0mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 0.23g 13g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.