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Sunflower oil vs. Thousand island — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sunflower oil and Thousand island

  • Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E , however, Thousand island has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 247% more.
  • Sunflower oil has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Thousand island. Sunflower oil has 13g of Saturated Fat, while Thousand island has 5.092g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
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 6% 45% 6% 12% 10% 126% 8% 0% 6% 9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
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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Contains more Vitamin E +927%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1179.6%
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 13% 80% 0% 0% 362% 14% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 173%
Contains more Vitamin E +927%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1179.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +185.2%
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
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +185.2%
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 +486.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 18.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Thousand island Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.84g Thousand island
Protein 0g 1.09g Thousand island
Fats 100g 35.06g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 14.64g Thousand island
Calories 884kcal 379kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 4g Thousand island
Sugar 0g 15.18g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 0.8g Thousand island
Calcium 0mg 17mg Thousand island
Iron 0mg 1.18mg Thousand island
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Thousand island
Phosphorus 0mg 27mg Thousand island
Potassium 0mg 107mg Thousand island
Sodium 0mg 962mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 0.26mg Thousand island
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Thousand island
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Thousand island
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Thousand island
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Thousand island
Vitamin E 41.08mg 4mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.058mg Thousand island
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.418mg Thousand island
Vitamin K 5.4µg 69.1µg Thousand island
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 13g 5.092g Thousand island
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 7.881g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 18.22g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sunflower oil Thousand island
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
54%
Thousand island
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
22%
Thousand island

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Thousand island
Thousand island is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 962mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)

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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/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.