Canola oil vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are canola oil and spinach raw different?
- Canola oil is higher in vitamin E; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 343% higher.
- Canola oil contains 117 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. While canola oil contains 7.365g of saturated fat, spinach raw contains only 0.063g.
- Canola oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than spinach raw (32).
Oil, canola and Spinach, raw are the varieties used 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 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 | +760.1% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +577.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25541% |
| 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
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +632660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16955.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 482.9µg | 343% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 0.165g | 187% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 63.276g | 0.01g | 158% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.39g | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 2.03mg | 103% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 469µg | 52% |
| Folate | 0µg | 194µg | 49% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 23kcal | 43% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.897mg | 39% |
| Iron | 0mg | 2.71mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 7.365g | 0.063g | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 79mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 558mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.195mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.189mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 2.86g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.724mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 19.3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.395g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 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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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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.302g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)