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Canola oil vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Canola oil and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Canola oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Canola oil is 116% higher.
  • Taffy (candy) has 238 times less Vitamin K than Canola oil. Canola oil has 71.3µg of Vitamin K, while Taffy (candy) has 0.3µg.
  • Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, canola and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
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% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
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 +19300%
Contains more Vitamin K +23666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +19300%
Contains more Vitamin K +23666.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2903%
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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Fats +2903%
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 +7450.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7450.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.2%

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 Taffy (candy)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 0g 0.03g Taffy (candy)
Fats 100g 3.33g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 884kcal 397kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0g 68.48g Canola oil
Calcium 0mg 8mg Taffy (candy)
Iron 0mg 0.01mg Taffy (candy)
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Taffy (candy)
Potassium 0mg 3mg Taffy (candy)
Sodium 0mg 52mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Taffy (candy)
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.09mg Canola oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.012mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0.3µg Canola oil
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g 0.131g Taffy (candy)
Saturated Fat 7.365g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.838g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.121g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 0.086g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.013g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.316g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.