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Fast food vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Canola oil different?

  • Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Folate, however, Canola oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Canola oil is 114% higher.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Oil, canola are the varieties 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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
1
Canola oil
Canola oil
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Canola oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
2
Canola oil
Canola oil
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4494.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1355.1%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Canola 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% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4494.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1355.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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:
1
Canola oil
Canola oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +732.6%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Canola oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +732.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Canola oil
Canola oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.1%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Canola oil
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Canola oil Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 0g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 0g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 100g Canola oil
Carbs 31.5g 0g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 884kcal Canola oil
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0g Canola oil
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 0mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 0mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 0mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 0mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 0mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 0mg Canola oil
Zinc 2.52mg 0mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 17.46mg Canola oil
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 71.3µg Canola oil
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Canola oil
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.395g Canola oil
Saturated Fat 4.493g 7.365g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 63.276g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 28.142g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 9.137g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food Canola oil
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
46%
Fast food
44%
Canola oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
0%
Canola oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.872g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.