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Sunflower oil vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sunflower oil and Oat

  • Sunflower oil has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Oat.
  • Oat covers your daily need of Manganese 214% more than Sunflower oil.
  • Sunflower oil has 11 times more Saturated Fat than Oat. While Sunflower oil has 13g of Saturated Fat, Oat has only 1.217g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Oats.

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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 +∞%
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 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
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 +∞%

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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Oat
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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 +1349.3%
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
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +1349.3%
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 +2021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2021.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1335.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

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 Oat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Oat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.67g Oat
Protein 0g 16.89g Oat
Fats 100g 6.9g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 66.27g Oat
Calories 884kcal 389kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 0mg 54mg Oat
Iron 0mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 0mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 0mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 0mg 429mg Oat
Sodium 0mg 2mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0mg 4.916mg Oat
Vitamin E 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 0µg 56µg Oat
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0mg 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 13g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 2.178g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 2.535g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.