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Sunflower oil vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sunflower oil and white chocolate

  • Sunflower oil has more vitamin E; however, white chocolate has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, potassium, and selenium.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 267% more.
  • White chocolate has a higher glycemic index than sunflower oil.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4179.2%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +211.6%
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +407.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3493.3%

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 White chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin E 41.08mg 0.96mg 267%
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 1.013g 236%
Fats 100g 32.09g 104%
Monounsaturated fat 46.2g 9.097g 93%
Saturated fat 13g 19.412g 29%
Phosphorus 0mg 176mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.282mg 22%
Carbs 0g 59.24g 20%
Calcium 0mg 199mg 20%
Calories 884kcal 539kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.608mg 12%
Protein 0g 5.87g 12%
Potassium 0mg 286mg 8%
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg 8%
Copper 0mg 0.06mg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.745mg 5%
Sodium 0mg 90mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 9.1µg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 12mg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.24mg 3%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.