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Canola oil vs. Babassu oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Canola oil and Babassu oil?

  • Canola oil is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Babassu oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Babassu oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 369% higher.
  • Canola oil has 18 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Babassu oil. Canola oil has 28.142g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Babassu oil has 1.6g.
  • Canola oil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, canola and Oil, babassu types in this comparison.

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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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

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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Equal in Vitamin E - 19.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Equal in Vitamin E - 19.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
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Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.9%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1658.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Canola oil Babassu oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Babassu oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Vitamin E 17.46mg 19.1mg Babassu oil
Vitamin K 71.3µg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g Babassu oil
Saturated Fat 7.365g 81.2g Canola oil
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 11.4g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 1.6g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Babassu oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Canola oil
32%
Babassu oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
0%
Babassu oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 73.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/nutrients
  2. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.