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Pecan vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pecan and Sunflower oil?

  • Pecan is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 265% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pecan is lower.

We used Nuts, pecans and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) types 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.
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
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 +∞%

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.
Pecan
9
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2834.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
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 +2834.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.4%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 0g Pecan
Protein 9.17g 0g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 13.86g 0g Pecan
Calories 691kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 9.6g 0g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 0mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 0mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 0mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 0µg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 13g Pecan
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.