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Sunflower oil vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sunflower oil and powdered milk?

  • Sunflower oil is higher in vitamin E, yet powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 270% more.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower oil is lower.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6982.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +274.4%
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +483%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5373.7%

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 Powdered milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.58mg 270%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.665g 238%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Fats 100g 26.71g 113%
Phosphorus 0mg 776mg 111%
Monounsaturated fat 46.2g 7.924g 96%
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.205mg 93%
Calcium 0mg 912mg 91%
Protein 0g 26.32g 53%
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.271mg 45%
Potassium 0mg 1330mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Zinc 0mg 3.34mg 30%
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.283mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.302mg 23%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 0mg 85mg 20%
Calories 884kcal 496kcal 19%
Saturated fat 13g 16.742g 17%
Sodium 0mg 371mg 16%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Iron 0mg 0.47mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.646mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 2.2µg 3%
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.