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Spread vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spread and Sunflower oil different?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 262% more than Spread.
  • Sunflower oil is lower in Sodium.

Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) types were 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.
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
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.
Spread
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2260.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2260.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +476.7%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +476.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319.1%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1319.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 0g Spread
Protein 7.66g 0g Spread
Fats 17.34g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 11.94g 0g Spread
Calories 235kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 0mg Spread
Iron 0.79mg 0mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Spread
Phosphorus 59mg 0mg Spread
Potassium 110mg 0mg Spread
Sodium 1013mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 1.02mg 0mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg Spread
Folate 2µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 5.977g 13g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Spread
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.