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Canola oil vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canola oil and Soybean

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Soybean has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 114% higher.
  • Soybean contains 6 times less Saturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of Saturated Fat, while Soybean contains 1.297g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, canola and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, 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.
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% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
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 5.7% 0.54% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4888.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +271.4%
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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +23650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +1014.8%
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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3094.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +455.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.4%

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 Soybean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Soybean Opinion
Calories 884kcal 172kcal Canola oil
Protein 0g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 100g 8.97g Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Soybean
Net carbs 0g 2.36g Soybean
Carbs 0g 8.36g Soybean
Magnesium 0mg 86mg Soybean
Calcium 0mg 102mg Soybean
Potassium 0mg 515mg Soybean
Iron 0mg 5.14mg Soybean
Sugar 0g 3g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 6g Soybean
Copper 0mg 0.407mg Soybean
Zinc 0mg 1.15mg Soybean
Phosphorus 0mg 245mg Soybean
Sodium 0mg 1mg Canola oil
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Soybean
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.35mg Canola oil
Manganese 0mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 0µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.399mg Soybean
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.179mg Soybean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.234mg Soybean
Vitamin K 71.3µg 19.2µg Canola oil
Folate 0µg 54µg Soybean
Trans Fat 0.395g 0g Soybean
Choline 0.2mg 47.5mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 7.365g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 1.981g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 5.064g Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg Soybean
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.068g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.