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

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A recap on differences between canola oil and chinese cuisine

  • Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Canola oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 111% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 8 times less saturated fat than canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of saturated fat, while chinese cuisine contains 0.978g.
  • The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, canola and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2029.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39%
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 +17150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +1786.8%
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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5099.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1221.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

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 cuisine
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 Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 2.13g 173%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 1.217g 155%
Fats 100g 5.3g 146%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.82mg 111%
Calories 884kcal 105kcal 39%
Saturated fat 7.365g 0.978g 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 0mg 409mg 18%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 51.3µg 17%
Iron 0mg 1.11mg 14%
Protein 0g 7.08g 14%
Zinc 0mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.161mg 12%
Selenium 0µg 6.7µg 12%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.32mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Potassium 0mg 204mg 6%
Choline 0.2mg 34.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.049mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.055mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 22mg 2%
Carbs 0g 7.29g 2%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.395g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.387g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.