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Sunflower oil vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower oil and Sardine

  • Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E , however, Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Sardine covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 373% more than Sunflower oil.
  • Sunflower oil has 20 times more Vitamin E than Sardine. While Sunflower oil has 41.08mg of Vitamin E , Sardine has only 2.04mg.
  • Sardine has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
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 +1913.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1913.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.7%
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 +773.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +773.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Sardine Opinion
Protein 0g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 100g 11.45g Sunflower oil
Calories 884kcal 208kcal Sunflower oil
Calcium 0mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 0mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 0mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 0mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 0mg 307mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 0µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 41.08mg 2.04mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 0µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.6µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 3.869g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 5.148g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.