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Olive oil vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Olive oil and Baby food different?

  • Olive oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Baby food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 587% more than Olive oil.
  • Olive oil contains 40 times more Vitamin K than Baby food. Olive oil contains 60.2µg of Vitamin K, while Baby food contains 1.5µg.
  • Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified types were 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
8
Baby food
Baby food
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +73200%
Contains more Iron +8382.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +43600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Baby food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +73200%
Contains more Iron +8382.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +43600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
8
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Vitamin E +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3913.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Baby food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3913.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Baby food
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Fats +2172.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
Baby food
Baby food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5949.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Baby food
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5949.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive oil Baby food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 0g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 100g 4.4g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 884kcal 379kcal Olive oil
Sugar 0g 0.87g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 1mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 0.56mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 0mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 0mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 1mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 2mg 3mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0mg 0.334mg Baby food
Selenium 0µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 14.35mg 3.68mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 0µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin K 60.2µg 1.5µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0mg 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.769g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 1.206g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 1.697g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Baby food
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
36%
Olive oil
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.