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Canola oil vs. Lard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canola oil and Lard

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lard has more Vitamin D, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lard is 159% higher.
  • Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, canola and Lard.

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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%
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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% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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~equal in Iron ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
~equal in Sodium ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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%
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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% 12% 75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2810%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24750%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
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~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
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~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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~equal in Fats ~100g
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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
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 39.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Lard Opinion
Calories 884kcal 902kcal Lard
Fats 100g 100g
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 0IU 102IU Lard
Zinc 0mg 0.11mg Lard
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.6mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 0µg 2.5µg Lard
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Lard
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0µg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g Lard
Choline 0.2mg 49.7mg Lard
Saturated Fat 7.365g 39.2g Canola oil
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 45.1g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 11.2g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Lard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index 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%
Canola oil
9%
Lard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Canola oil
0%
Lard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.835g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171401/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.