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Sunflower oil vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sunflower oil and mayonnaise

  • Sunflower oil has more vitamin E and monounsaturated Fat; however, mayonnaise is richer in vitamin K and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 252% more than mayonnaise.
  • Mayonnaise has 13 times less Vitamin E than sunflower oil. Sunflower oil has 41.08mg of Vitamin E, while mayonnaise has 3.28mg.
  • Mayonnaise contains less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1152.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2918.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~11.703g

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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 884kcal 680kcal Sunflower oil
Protein 0g 0.96g Mayonnaise
Fats 100g 74.85g Sunflower oil
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Mayonnaise
Calcium 0mg 8mg Mayonnaise
Potassium 0mg 20mg Mayonnaise
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Mayonnaise
Sugar 0g 0.57g Sunflower oil
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Phosphorus 0mg 21mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 0mg 635mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 41.08mg 3.28mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 5.4µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 0µg 5µg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g Sunflower oil
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 13g 11.703g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 16.843g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0mg 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0mg 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0mg 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0mg 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0mg 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0mg 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0mg 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0mg 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

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Sunflower oil Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise 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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.