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Canola oil vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between canola oil and pistachios

  • Canola oil has more vitamin E, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 144% more than canola oil.
  • Canola oil contains 6 times more vitamin E than pistachios. While canola oil contains 17.46mg of vitamin E, pistachios contain only 2.86mg.
  • Canola oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of canola oil is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, canola and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +∞%
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.7%
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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.8%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 1.3mg 144%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.7mg 131%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 23.257g 100%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 2.86mg 97%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 14.38g 92%
Fats 100g 45.32g 84%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.87mg 73%
Phosphorus 0mg 490mg 70%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 59%
Manganese 0mg 1.2mg 52%
Iron 0mg 3.92mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 0g 20.16g 40%
Potassium 0mg 1025mg 30%
Magnesium 0mg 121mg 29%
Zinc 0mg 2.2mg 20%
Calories 884kcal 560kcal 16%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Selenium 0µg 7µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.16mg 12%
Calcium 0mg 105mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.52mg 10%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg 8%
Saturated fat 7.365g 5.907g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 0mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.395g 0g N/A
Choline 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.458g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.