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Canola oil vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Canola oil and Mandarin orange

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Canola oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 115% more than Mandarin orange.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, canola and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
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 +8630%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 +∞%
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 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +8630%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32158.1%
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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +32158.1%
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 +105360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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 Mandarin orange
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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 100g 0.31g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 884kcal 53kcal Canola oil
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0g 10.58g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 0mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 0mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 0mg 2mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.2mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 0µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 0.395g 0g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 7.365g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.06g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.065g 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 Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.326g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.