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Canola oil vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Canola oil and Yolk?

  • Canola oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Canola oil has 102 times more Vitamin K than Yolk. While Canola oil has 71.3µg of Vitamin K, Yolk has only 0.7µg.

We used Oil, canola and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin E +576.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +576.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +10085.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +276.8%
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
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +276.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.4%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +439.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.4%

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 Yolk
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 0g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 100g 26.54g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 884kcal 322kcal Canola oil
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Canola oil
Calcium 0mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Yolk
Phosphorus 0mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 0mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 0mg 48mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 0µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 17.46mg 2.58mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.024mg Yolk
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 0µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 71.3µg 0.7µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.395g Yolk
Saturated Fat 7.365g 9.551g Canola oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 11.738g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 4.204g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.