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Canola oil vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are canola oil and hash browns different?

  • Canola oil is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, while hash browns are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and fiber.
  • Canola oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 99% more than hash browns.
  • Canola oil contains 7 times more vitamin K than hash browns. Canola oil contains 71.3µg of vitamin K, while hash browns contain 9.9µg.
  • Hash browns are lower in saturated fat.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than canola oil (0).

Oil, canola and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types were used 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.
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +8800%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +486.9%
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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +708.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%

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 Hash browns
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 Hash browns DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 5.665g 150%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 7.827g 139%
Fats 100g 17.04g 128%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 2.62mg 99%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 9.9µg 51%
Calories 884kcal 272kcal 31%
Sodium 0mg 566mg 25%
Saturated fat 7.365g 2.54g 22%
Phosphorus 0mg 98mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.186mg 14%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.838mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.1mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.137mg 11%
Potassium 0mg 355mg 10%
Carbs 0g 28.88g 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg 8%
Iron 0mg 0.6mg 8%
Manganese 0mg 0.158mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Protein 0g 2.58g 5%
Magnesium 0mg 21mg 5%
Choline 0.2mg 17.8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.038mg 3%
Zinc 0mg 0.36mg 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Calcium 0mg 19mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.395g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.825g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.