Canola oil vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between canola oil and potato chips
- Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while potato chips have more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
- Canola oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 56% more than potato chips.
- Canola oil contains 3 times more vitamin K than potato chips. While canola oil contains 71.3µg of vitamin K, potato chips contain only 22.1µg.
- Canola oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of canola oil is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, canola and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +189% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.142 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +543% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 63.276g | 9.84g | 134% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 12.17g | 106% |
| Fats | 100g | 34.6g | 101% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 9.11mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.66mg | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 22.1µg | 41% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 1275mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.306mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.827mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 165mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.63mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.44mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 52.9g | 18% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 536kcal | 17% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 67mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.365g | 10.96g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.197mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 8.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.167mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0g | 7g | 14% |
| Folate | 0µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.402mg | 8% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 37.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.395g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g | N/A |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canola oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)