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Sunflower oil vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sunflower oil and rose hips different?

  • Sunflower oil is richer in vitamin E, while rose hips are higher in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 473% more than sunflower oil.
  • Sunflower oil contains 7 times more vitamin E than rose hips. Sunflower oil contains 41.08mg of vitamin E, while rose hips contain 5.84mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index (64) than sunflower oil (0).

Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) 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.
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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +603.4%
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 KVitamin K +379.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +29311.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

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 Rose hips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 426mg 473%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 243%
Vitamin E 41.08mg 5.84mg 235%
Fats 100g 0.34g 153%
Monounsaturated fat 46.2g 116%
Fiber 0g 24.1g 96%
Saturated fat 13g 59%
Manganese 0mg 1.02mg 44%
Calories 884kcal 162kcal 36%
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 25.9µg 17%
Calcium 0mg 169mg 17%
Magnesium 0mg 69mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.8mg 16%
Iron 0mg 1.06mg 13%
Potassium 0mg 429mg 13%
Carbs 0g 38.22g 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.113mg 13%
Phosphorus 0mg 61mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.076mg 6%
Protein 0g 1.6g 3%
Choline 12mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg 2%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 0mg 4mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips 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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.