Sunflower vs Groundnut oil

Sunflower oil versus Groundnut oil
Different of opinions and doubts about consuming either Sunflower oil or Groundnut oil. Both, Sunflower oil and Groundnut oil are preferred for cooking by chefs and homemakers alike due to their ability to enhance the flavor of the food. But which one of them is a healthier choice? Here’s a comparative analysis of the benefits offered by both oils to help you decide, which one you should be using for cooking.

Sunflower oil :
Sunflower oil is high in the essential vitamin E and low in saturated fat. Sunflower oil, refined or unrefined is heart friendly. It lowers cholesterol levels as it contains the right amounts of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Groundnut oil :

• Groundnut oil has a near-perfect ratio of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Diets that include groundnut oil are effective in protecting against heart disease, as compared to most oils.
• Groundnut oil contains natural antioxidants that prevent formation of free radicals and protect us from various cancers. It also helps reduce cholesterol levels. It lowers the bad cholesterol in our body without lowering the good cholesterol. Good cholesterol is HDL (high density lipoprotein) that transports cholesterol back to the liver and prevents blockages. Bad cholesterol is LDL (low density lipoprotein) that transports cholesterol to tissues and arteries causing blockages.

Saturated fats :
Saturated fat contains triglycerides (the component that affects your cholesterol levels) that could clog your arteries. Saturated oils however, are not your enemies.

Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats :
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are heart friendly as they contain good cholesterol or HDL (high density lipoprotein). Of the vegetable oils, monounsaturated oils work the best on cholesterol levels. Olive oil, peanut oil and mustard oils are monounsaturated oil. The third type of fat is the polyunsaturated fat. These contain omega 3 and omega 6 fats. Whole sources of polyunsaturated fats are the best.

Fat content :

• Sunflower oil is a rich source of polysaturated fats, which help keep your heart healthy and decrease the amount of bad cholesterol in your body.
• On the other hand, groundnut oil is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which protect you from heart diseases. Groundnut oil also contains omega-6 fatty acids, which help in the proper functioning of your nervous system.

Nutritional Values :

• The Nutritional value present in the Sunflower seeds :
  
  • Vitamin E and B1   Zinc
  • Manganese Iron
  • Phosphorous Calcium
  • CopperFolate

• The Nutritional value present in the Groundnuts :
  
  • Vitamin B6 and ECalcium
  • Manganese  Iron
  • Zinc   Potassium
  • Copper

Health benefits :

• The Health benefits of Sunflower oil :
  
  • Prevents heart diseases
  • Reduces the risk of asthma
  • Reduces the chance of headaches
  • Reduces inflammation and indigestion
  • Reduces high blood pressure

• The Health benefits of Groundnut oil :
  
  • Increasing fertility
  • Diminishing the chance of cancer
  • Reduces risk of heart disease
  • Diminishing the chance of obesity
  • Fights depression
  • Keeping blood sugar balanced
  • Lowering level of bad cholesterol
  • Enhance memory power