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Sunflower oil vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower oil and Chocolate cake?

  • Sunflower oil has less Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B1 than Chocolate cake.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 38% higher.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +562.3%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +562.3%
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 +665%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +665%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 0g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 100g 15.1g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 884kcal 371kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 0mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 0mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 0mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 0mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 0mg 315mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 0µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 6.039g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 2.761g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.