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Canola oil vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Canola oil and Pumpkin seed

  • Canola oil has less Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 94% more than Canola oil.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of Saturated Fat, while Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, canola and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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 Manganese +∞%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
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 Manganese +∞%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +415.5%
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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +415.5%
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 +949%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +949%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%

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 Pumpkin seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 0g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 100g 19.4g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 884kcal 446kcal Canola oil
Fiber 0g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 0mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 0mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 0mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 0mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 0mg 18mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 0µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin K 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.395g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 7.365g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 6.032g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 8.844g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Pumpkin seed
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%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.695g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.