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Sunflower oil vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sunflower oil and broth

  • Sunflower oil has more vitamin E; however, broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1038% more than sunflower oil.
  • Broth contains 89 times less vitamin E than sunflower oil. Sunflower oil contains 41.08mg of vitamin E, while broth contains 0.46mg.
  • Broth has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8830.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +620.5%
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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +761.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +712.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%

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 Broth
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 0mg 23875mg 1038%
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.46mg 271%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 4.48g 213%
Fats 100g 13.88g 132%
Monounsaturated fat 46.2g 5.36g 102%
Selenium 0µg 28µg 51%
Saturated fat 13g 3.43g 44%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.43mg 33%
Protein 0g 16.66g 33%
Calories 884kcal 267kcal 31%
Phosphorus 0mg 166mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Calcium 0mg 187mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.46mg 15%
Magnesium 0mg 56mg 13%
Iron 0mg 1.03mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.6mg 12%
Potassium 0mg 309mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.15mg 7%
Carbs 0g 18.01g 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23875mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.