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Sunflower oil vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sunflower oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Sunflower oil is higher in Vitamin E , however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 273% higher.

Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%
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 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%

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 E +24064.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.6%
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 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +24064.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +217.6%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +657.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7778.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.317
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +657.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7778.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.317

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 0g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 100g 20g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 1.37g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 884kcal 265kcal Sunflower oil
Calcium 0mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 0mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 0mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 0mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 0mg 1529mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 0µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.17mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.049mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 0µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 5.4µg 1.7µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 13.317g Sunflower oil
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 6.098g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.462g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
70%
Sunflower oil
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.