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Sunflower oil vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sunflower oil and Drumstick tree

  • Sunflower oil has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 157% more than Sunflower oil.
  • Drumstick tree contains 394 times less Saturated Fat than Sunflower oil. Sunflower oil contains 13g of Saturated Fat, while Drumstick tree contains 0.033g.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Drumstick pods, raw.

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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 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
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 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +49900%
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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +49900%
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 +45194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1213233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1213233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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 Drumstick tree
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 0g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 100g 0.2g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 884kcal 37kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 0mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0mg 0.36mg Drumstick tree
Magnesium 0mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 0mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 0mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 0mg 42mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 0µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 0.102g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.003g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.967g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.