Canola oil vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between canola oil and shortbread
- Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for canola oil is 100% higher.
- Shortbread has 6 times less vitamin K than canola oil. Canola oil has 71.3µg of vitamin K, while shortbread has 11µg.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than canola oil.
Food types used in this article are Oil, canola and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +615.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +548.2% |
| 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 | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.4% |
| 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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +843.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +238% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.105g
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 | 6.708g | 141% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 8.326g | 132% |
| Fats | 100g | 26.22g | 114% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 2.44mg | 100% |
| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 11µg | 50% |
| Iron | 0mg | 2.98mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.353mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.314mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0g | 63.78g | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 81µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 514kcal | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.393mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.37g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 7.365g | 8.105g | 3% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.395g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g | 7.253g | 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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canola oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)