Canola oil vs. Apricot kernel oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Canola oil and Apricot kernel oil
- Canola oil has more Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Apricot kernel oil is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 90% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, canola and Oil, apricot kernel.
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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.
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.142 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
60 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
29.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~60g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~29.3g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 884kcal | |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin K | 71.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.395g |
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| Choline | 0.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.365g | 6.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 63.276g | 60g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 29.3g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g |
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
41%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canola oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.