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Sunflower oil vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sunflower oil and Ice cream

  • Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E , however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 272% more than Ice cream.
  • Ice cream has 2 times less Saturated Fat than Sunflower oil. Sunflower oil has 13g of Saturated Fat, while Ice cream has 6.79g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
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 +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13593.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
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 +809.1%
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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +809.1%
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 +1456.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7953.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1456.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7953.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.8%

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 Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 0g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 100g 11g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 884kcal 207kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 0g 21.22g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 0.7g Ice cream
Calcium 0mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 0mg 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 0mg 80mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0mg 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.3mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 0µg 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.3µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0mg 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0mg 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0mg 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0mg 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0mg 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0mg 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0mg 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 2.969g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.452g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.