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Canola oil vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between canola oil and powdered milk

  • Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, powdered milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 135% higher.
  • Powdered milk has 32 times less vitamin K than canola oil. Canola oil has 71.3µg of vitamin K, while powdered milk has 2.2µg.
  • Canola oil is lower in saturated fat.
  • Powdered milk has a higher glycemic index than canola oil.

Food types used in this article are Oil, canola and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2910.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3140.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +58600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +274.4%
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +698.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4131.9%

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 Powdered milk
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Powdered milk DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.665g 183%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 7.924g 138%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Fats 100g 26.71g 113%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.58mg 113%
Phosphorus 0mg 776mg 111%
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.205mg 93%
Calcium 0mg 912mg 91%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 2.2µg 58%
Protein 0g 26.32g 53%
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.271mg 45%
Saturated fat 7.365g 16.742g 43%
Potassium 0mg 1330mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Zinc 0mg 3.34mg 30%
Selenium 0µg 16.3µg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.283mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.302mg 23%
Choline 0.2mg 117.4mg 21%
Magnesium 0mg 85mg 20%
Calories 884kcal 496kcal 19%
Sodium 0mg 371mg 16%
Carbs 0g 38.42g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Copper 0mg 0.08mg 9%
Folate 0µg 37µg 9%
Iron 0mg 0.47mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.646mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 38.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.395g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.