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Apricot vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apricot and Canola oil

  • Apricot has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, while Canola oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Canola oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 110% more than Apricot.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw and Oil, canola.

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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 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
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 E +1861.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2060.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
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%
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 E +1861.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2060.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +25541%
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 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 +25541%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36448.1%
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37121.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36448.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 0g Apricot
Protein 1.4g 0g Apricot
Fats 0.39g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 11.12g 0g Apricot
Calories 48kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 0g Canola oil
Fiber 2g 0g Apricot
Calcium 13mg 0mg Apricot
Iron 0.39mg 0mg Apricot
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Apricot
Phosphorus 23mg 0mg Apricot
Potassium 259mg 0mg Apricot
Sodium 1mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 0.2mg 0mg Apricot
Copper 0.078mg 0mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0mg Apricot
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Apricot
Vitamin A 1279IU 0IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0mg Apricot
Folate 9µg 0µg Apricot
Vitamin K 3.3µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Trans Fat 0g 0.395g Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 7.365g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 28.142g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot Canola 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
16%
Apricot
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.338g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.