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Canola oil vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Canola oil and Mayonnaise?

  • Canola oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K, Choline, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 95% more.
  • Canola oil has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Mayonnaise. While Canola oil has 63.276g of Monounsaturated Fat, Mayonnaise has only 16.843g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Canola oil is lower.

We used Oil, canola and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types in this article.

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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 +∞%
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 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
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 +∞%
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 +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
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% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin E +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.6%
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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Fats +33.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.8%

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 Mayonnaise
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Protein 0g 0.96g Mayonnaise
Fats 100g 74.85g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Calories 884kcal 680kcal Canola oil
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0g 0.57g Canola oil
Calcium 0mg 8mg Mayonnaise
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Mayonnaise
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Mayonnaise
Phosphorus 0mg 21mg Mayonnaise
Potassium 0mg 20mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 0mg 635mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0mg 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 0µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 17.46mg 3.28mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Folate 0µg 5µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 71.3µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g 0.187g Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 7.365g 11.703g Canola oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 16.843g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 5.331g Canola oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Canola oil Mayonnaise
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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.338g)
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 - $0.6)

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.