Sunflower oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Sunflower oil and Flaxseed oil
- Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 269% more.
- Sunflower oil has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flaxseed oil. Sunflower oil has 46.2g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil has 20.634g.
- Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5685.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~99.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +123.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 878kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 100g | 99.01g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin E | 41.08mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 13g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.2g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 36.4g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
64%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
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)