Walnut oil vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between walnut oil and sunflower seeds
- Sunflower seeds are richer than walnut oil in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 232% higher.
- Walnut oil has a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.
Food types used in this article are Oil, walnut and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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 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 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.
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8692.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +13675% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 63.3g | 23.137g | 268% |
Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 35.17mg | 232% |
Copper | 0mg | 1.8mg | 200% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 1.48mg | 123% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.345mg | 103% |
Selenium | 0µg | 53µg | 96% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 660mg | 94% |
Manganese | 1.95mg | 85% | |
Magnesium | 0mg | 325mg | 77% |
Fats | 100g | 51.46g | 75% |
Iron | 0mg | 5.25mg | 66% |
Folate | 0µg | 227µg | 57% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 8.335mg | 52% |
Zinc | 0mg | 5mg | 45% |
Protein | 0g | 20.78g | 42% |
Fiber | 0g | 8.6g | 34% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.355mg | 27% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.13mg | 23% |
Saturated fat | 9.1g | 4.455g | 21% |
Potassium | 0mg | 645mg | 19% |
Calories | 884kcal | 584kcal | 15% |
Vitamin K | 15µg | 0µg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 22.8g | 18.528g | 11% |
Choline | 0.4mg | 55.1mg | 10% |
Calcium | 0mg | 78mg | 8% |
Carbs | 0g | 20g | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 0g | 11.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 2.62g | N/A |
Sodium | 0mg | 9mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
Valine | 0mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Contains more FatsFats | +94.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
63.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |