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Soybean oil vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Soybean oil and Sunflower oil different?

  • Soybean oil is higher in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 220% higher.
  • Soybean oil contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Sunflower oil. While Soybean oil contains 24.7µg of Vitamin K, Sunflower oil contains only 5.4µg.
  • Sunflower oil has less Saturated Fat.

Oil, soybean, salad or cooking, (partially hydrogenated) and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) are the varieties 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.
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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 K +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 162% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
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 K +357.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +407.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats: 100 g
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Water: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 46.2
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 36.4
16% 45% 39%
Saturated Fat: 14.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 37.6 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 46.2
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 36.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean oil Sunflower oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 8.1mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg 5.4µg Soybean oil
Saturated Fat 14.9g 13g Sunflower oil
Monounsaturated Fat 43g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 37.6g 36.4g Soybean oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean oil Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Soybean oil
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Soybean oil
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean oil
Soybean oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Soybean oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171012/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.