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Sunflower oil vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower oil and Italian dressing?

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 245% higher.
  • Sunflower oil has 27 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Italian dressing. Sunflower oil has 46.2g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Italian dressing has 1.725g.
  • Italian dressing contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat 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 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
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 +859.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.5%
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 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin E +859.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1397%
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
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Fats +1397%
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 +2578.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.99g Italian dressing
Protein 0g 0.39g Italian dressing
Fats 100g 6.68g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 9.99g Italian dressing
Calories 884kcal 102kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 0g 9.16g Sunflower oil
Calcium 0mg 15mg Italian dressing
Iron 0mg 0.25mg Italian dressing
Magnesium 0mg 4mg Italian dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 12mg Italian dressing
Potassium 0mg 90mg Italian dressing
Sodium 0mg 891mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.06mg Italian dressing
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.029mg Italian dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Italian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Italian dressing
Vitamin E 41.08mg 4.28mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.008mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.094mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Folate 0µg 3µg Italian dressing
Vitamin K 5.4µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0mg 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0mg 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0mg 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0mg 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0mg 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0mg 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0mg 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0mg 0.008mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 1.725g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 3.236g Sunflower oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Italian dressing
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
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.