Rice vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between rice and sunflower oil
- Rice has more manganese, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and copper; however, sunflower oil is richer in vitamin E.
- Sunflower oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 274% more than rice.
- Rice contains less saturated fat.
- Rice has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice is 60, while the glycemic index of sunflower oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 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 | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +102600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35614.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47794.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 41.08mg | 274% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 36.4g | 242% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 100g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 46.2g | 115% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 13g | 59% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 884kcal | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 58µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.4µg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0mg | 0% |
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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
12%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.923g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)