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Canola oil vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between canola oil and chicken sandwich

  • Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for canola oil is 100% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich has 8 times less vitamin K than canola oil. Canola oil has 71.3µg of vitamin K, while chicken sandwich has 8.5µg.
  • Chicken sandwich is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than canola oil.

Food types used in this article are Oil, canola and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 349% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 178% 0% 0.11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +624.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +738.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +17550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +793.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 64% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.142 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1312.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +785.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.2%

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 Chicken sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 3.177g 166%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 4.481g 147%
Fats 100g 11.19g 137%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 2.41mg 100%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 8.5µg 52%
Vitamin B3 0mg 7.72mg 48%
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 0mg 753mg 33%
Protein 0g 16.28g 33%
Calories 884kcal 250kcal 32%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.383mg 29%
Phosphorus 0mg 185mg 26%
Saturated fat 7.365g 2.123g 24%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.3mg 23%
Iron 0mg 1.77mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.23mg 19%
Folate 0µg 47µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Manganese 0mg 0.219mg 10%
Carbs 0g 20.89g 7%
Potassium 0mg 245mg 7%
Copper 0mg 0.067mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Magnesium 0mg 24mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 58mg 6%
Zinc 0mg 0.61mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Choline 0.2mg 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 0g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.395g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Chicken sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Canola oil
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.242g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.