Canola oil vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between canola oil and potato salad?
- Canola oil has less copper, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, iron, potassium, and selenium than potato salad.
- Canola oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 30% higher.
- Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
- Canola oil has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Oil, canola and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1119.5% |
| 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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2451.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +653.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 3.737g | 163% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 63.276g | 2.48g | 152% |
| Fats | 100g | 8.2g | 141% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 116% | |
| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 59% | |
| Calories | 884kcal | 143kcal | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.365g | 1.429g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.118mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.534mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.141mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 254mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.68g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.17g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.395g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.936g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)