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Canola oil vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canola oil and Chinese broccoli

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , while Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 113% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 67 times less Saturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese broccoli contains 0.11g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, canola and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%

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 E +3537.5%
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 K +18.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin E +3537.5%
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 K +18.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13788.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +13788.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126452%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8427.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126452%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8427.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

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 Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.31g Chinese broccoli
Protein 0g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 100g 0.72g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 884kcal 22kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0g 0.84g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 0mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 0mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 0mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 0mg 7mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.48mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 0µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 71.3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Trans Fat 0.395g 0g Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 7.365g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.05g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.33g 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 Chinese broccoli
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
44%
Canola oil
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.255g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.