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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 for 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.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index than canola oil.

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.
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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23666.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~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
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 FatsFats +2903%
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
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7450.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23157.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.121g 187%
Monounsaturated fat 63.276g 0.838g 156%
Fats 100g 3.33g 149%
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.09mg 116%
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0.3µg 59%
Carbs 0g 91.56g 31%
Saturated fat 7.365g 2.049g 24%
Calories 884kcal 397kcal 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg 2%
Calcium 0mg 8mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.012mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.03g 0%
Net carbs 0g 91.56g N/A
Potassium 0mg 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Sugar 0g 68.48g N/A
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.395g 0.131g N/A
Choline 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Taffy (candy)
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
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 Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 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.