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Baby food vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baby food and Canola oil?

  • Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper, yet Canola oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 594% more.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Oil, canola types in this article.

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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 Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
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 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 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4653.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4653.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +2172.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5146.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1558.3%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5146.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1558.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 0g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 0g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 73.4g 0g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0.87g 0g Canola oil
Fiber 7.5g 0g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 0mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 0mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 0mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 0mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 2.4mg 0mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.395g Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 7.365g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 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
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.596g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.