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Sunflower oil vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sunflower oil and Seed

  • Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E , while Seed has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 271% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
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 +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Seed
Contains more Vitamin E +8116%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +8116%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +225.3%
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% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Fats +225.3%
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 +1900.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1900.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

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 Seed
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Seed
Protein 0g 16.54g Seed
Fats 100g 30.74g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 42.12g Seed
Calories 884kcal 486kcal Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 0mg 631mg Seed
Iron 0mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 0mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 0mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 0mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 0mg 16mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 0µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.5mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.83mg Seed
Folate 0µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0mg 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0mg 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 0mg 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0mg 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0mg 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0mg 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0mg 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 3.33g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 2.309g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 23.665g Sunflower oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.