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Canola oil vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canola oil and Porridge

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Porridge is higher in Iron, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Canola oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 116% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains 2260 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 63.276g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Porridge contains 0.028g.
  • Porridge has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, canola and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
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 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 +87200%
Contains more Vitamin K +71200%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +87200%
Contains more Vitamin K +71200%
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 +47519%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Fats +47519%
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 +225885.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24586%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225885.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24586%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Porridge
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 Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 0g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 100g 0.21g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 884kcal 50kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0g 0.03g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 0mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Porridge
Phosphorus 0mg 15mg Porridge
Potassium 0mg 16mg Porridge
Sodium 0mg 6mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Porridge
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.02mg Canola oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 0µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0.1µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.395g Porridge
Saturated Fat 7.365g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.028g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.114g 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 Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.332g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.