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Canola oil vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Canola oil and Minestrone

  • Canola oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Minestrone is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% more.
  • Canola oil contains 218 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Minestrone. Canola oil contains 63.276g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Minestrone contains 0.29g.
  • Minestrone contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, canola and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 +∞%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
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 +∞%

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 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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +9515.4%
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +9515.4%
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 +21719.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6017.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21719.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6017.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 0g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 100g 1.04g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 884kcal 34kcal Canola oil
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 0mg 14mg Minestrone
Iron 0mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Minestrone
Phosphorus 0mg 23mg Minestrone
Potassium 0mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 0mg 254mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.31mg Minestrone
Copper 0mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Vitamin A 0IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.022mg Minestrone
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.018mg Minestrone
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.391mg Minestrone
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 0µg 15µg Minestrone
Vitamin K 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 7.365g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.29g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.46g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Minestrone
Minestrone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.