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Sunflower oil vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower oil and Blue cheese dressing

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E, yet Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 245% higher.
  • Sunflower oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Blue cheese dressing. Sunflower oil contains 13g of Saturated Fat, while Blue cheese dressing contains 8.275g.

Food types used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
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 +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 4.4% 86% 3% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +859.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1490.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 g
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +247.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Calories 884kcal 484kcal Sunflower oil
Protein 0g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 100g 51.1g Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Net carbs 0g 4.37g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 0g 4.77g Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 0mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 0mg 88mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0mg 0.09mg Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 0g 3.48g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0mg 0.009mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 0mg 642mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 41.08mg 4.28mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 0µg 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 5.4µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 0µg 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Trans Fat 1.34g Sunflower oil
Choline 17.9mg Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 13g 8.275g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 13.279g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 27.545g Sunflower oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Blue cheese dressing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
64%
Sunflower oil
32%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.725g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.