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Sunflower oil vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sunflower oil and mixed nuts

  • Sunflower oil has more vitamin E; however, mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and fiber.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 222% more.
  • Mixed nuts have a higher glycemic index than sunflower oil.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +85.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 48% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%

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 Mixed nuts
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 Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Vitamin E 41.08mg 7.82mg 222%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 14.612g 145%
Copper 0mg 0.907mg 101%
Manganese 0mg 2.04mg 89%
Fats 100g 53.95g 71%
Phosphorus 0mg 456mg 65%
Selenium 0µg 33.9µg 62%
Magnesium 0mg 229mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.709mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 46.2g 28.488g 44%
Protein 0g 20.04g 40%
Iron 0mg 2.61mg 33%
Zinc 0mg 3.36mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.352mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.14mg 23%
Folate 0µg 83µg 21%
Potassium 0mg 632mg 19%
Saturated fat 13g 8.711g 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.189mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.196mg 15%
Calories 884kcal 607kcal 14%
Calcium 0mg 117mg 12%
Choline 52mg 9%
Carbs 0g 21.05g 7%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Sodium 0mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
64%
Sunflower oil
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.289g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts 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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.