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

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Important differences between White chocolate and Sunflower oil

  • White chocolate has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 267% more.
  • Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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 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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4179.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4179.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +211.6%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +211.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3493.3%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +407.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
White chocolate Sunflower oil
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 0g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 0g White chocolate
Fats 32.09g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 59.24g 0g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 59g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0.2g 0g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 0mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 0mg White chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 0mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg 0mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 0mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.74mg 0mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 5.4µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 19.412g 13g Sunflower oil
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Sunflower oil
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
22%
White chocolate
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
0%
Sunflower oil

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 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 Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.