Sugar vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Sugar and Palm oil
- The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Palm oil is higher than in Sugar.
- Palm oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 247% more than Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated and Oil, palm.
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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.
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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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 99.98g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0g | 100g |
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| Carbs | 99.98g | 0g |
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| Calories | 387kcal | 884kcal |
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| Sugar | 99.8g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0.007mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 15.94mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 49.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 37g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 9.3g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.