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Sunflower oil vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sunflower oil and Surimi

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Surimi is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 270% higher.
  • Sunflower oil contains 82 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Surimi. Sunflower oil contains 36.4g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Surimi contains 0.443g.
  • Surimi contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Fish, surimi.

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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 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
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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Surimi
Contains more Vitamin E +6420.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +6420.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +5300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11011.1%
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
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +11011.1%
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 +30906.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30906.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 0g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 100g 0.9g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 884kcal 99kcal Sunflower oil
Calcium 0mg 9mg Surimi
Iron 0mg 0.26mg Surimi
Magnesium 0mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 0mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 0mg 112mg Surimi
Sodium 0mg 143mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.33mg Surimi
Copper 0mg 0.032mg Surimi
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Surimi
Selenium 0µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.63mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Surimi
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg Surimi
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.22mg Surimi
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.07mg Surimi
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Surimi
Folate 0µg 2µg Surimi
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 5.4µg 0.1µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.092mg Surimi
Threonine 0mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0mg 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 0mg 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 0mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0mg 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0mg 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 0.149g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 0.443g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil Surimi
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
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.809g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.