Olive oil vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between olive oil and corn
- Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while corn has more vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 95% higher.
- Corn contains 151 times less vitamin K than olive oil. Olive oil contains 60.2µg of vitamin K, while corn contains 0.4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in corn is lower.
- Olive oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of olive oil is 0, while the glycemic index of corn is 52.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| 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 | +15844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14950% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +6566.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19408.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1645.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.374g | 181% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.5g | 152% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 0.09mg | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.603g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.197g | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 0.4µg | 50% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 96kcal | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.792mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 77mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.139mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.683mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.41g | 7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 20.98g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.167mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 218mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 23µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 29.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Calcium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)