Sunflower oil vs. Palm kernel oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sunflower oil and Palm kernel oil different?
- Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Palm kernel oil is higher in Vitamin K.
- Palm kernel oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 343% more than Sunflower oil.
- Sunflower oil contains 23 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Palm kernel oil. Sunflower oil contains 36.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Palm kernel oil contains 1.6g.
- Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat.
Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Vegetable oil, palm kernel types were used 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.
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 | +978.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +357.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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:
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36.4 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
81.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
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11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
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1.6 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +305.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2175% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 862kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Vitamin E | 41.08mg | 3.81mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 24.7µg |
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| Choline | 0.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13g | 81.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 46.2g | 11.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 36.4g | 1.6g |
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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).
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 68.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm kernel oil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.