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Cottonseed oil vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cottonseed oil and Vegetable oil?

  • Cottonseed oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Vegetable oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cottonseed oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 137% more.
  • Cottonseed oil has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Vegetable oil. While Cottonseed oil has 25.9g of Saturated Fat, Vegetable oil has only 14.367g.

We used Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive 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 more Iron +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%

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 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 706% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Fats - 100
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: 25.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 51.9 g
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottonseed oil Vegetable oil Opinion
Fats 100g 100g
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Iron 0mg 0.13mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0mg 0.02mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin E 35.3mg 14.78mg Cottonseed oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg 21µg Cottonseed oil
Saturated Fat 25.9g 14.367g Vegetable oil
Monounsaturated Fat 17.8g 48.033g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 51.9g 33.033g Cottonseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottonseed oil Vegetable oil
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet Equal
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
64%
Cottonseed oil
29%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Cottonseed oil
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottonseed oil
Cottonseed oil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cottonseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171024/nutrients
  2. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.