Sunflower oil vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between sunflower oil and lamb?
- Sunflower oil is higher in vitamin E, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 273% more.
We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +29242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +377.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +423.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2310.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 41.08mg | 0.14mg | 273% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 36.4g | 1.51g | 233% |
| Fats | 100g | 20.94g | 122% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 46.2g | 8.82g | 93% |
| Protein | 0g | 24.52g | 49% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 26.4µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.66mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.46mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 294kcal | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 188mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.88mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 13g | 8.83g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.25mg | 19% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.119mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.66mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 310mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 18µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 4.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb 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)