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Sunflower oil vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sunflower oil and Marshmallow

  • Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Marshmallow has more Copper.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 274% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 774 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Sunflower oil. Sunflower oil contains 36.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Marshmallow contains 0.047g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marshmallow is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +49900%
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
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +49900%
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 +57650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77346.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77346.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 0g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 100g 0.2g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 884kcal 318kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 0g 57.56g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 0mg 3mg Marshmallow
Iron 0mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 0mg 5mg Marshmallow
Sodium 0mg 80mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.04mg Marshmallow
Copper 0mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 0µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 0µg 1µg Marshmallow
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0µg Sunflower oil
Threonine 0mg 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0mg 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0mg 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0mg 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0mg 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0mg 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 13g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 0.08g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.047g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow 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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.