Canola Oil vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Canola Oil and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canola oil
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canola oil and nutritional yeast:
- Both canola oil and nutritional yeast are high in calories.
- Canola oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast has signficantly more calcium than canola oil.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canola Oil (Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both canola oil and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Canola oil has 172% more calories than nutritional yeast - canola oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Canola Oil | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 41% |
| Fat | 100% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and canola oil has less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Canola oil is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 85% less saturated fat than canola oil - canola oil has 6.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both canola oil and nutritional yeast are low in trans fat - canola oil has 0.77g of trans fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and canola oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Canola oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - canola oil has 21.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and canola oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Canola Oil | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 4 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has signficantly more calcium than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has more iron than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, canola oil has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Canola Oil | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.674 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 14.501 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 15.175 G | 0.017 G |
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canola Oil (Oil, vegetable, Natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does canola oil or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canola oil and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Canola oil has 170% more calories than nutritional yeast - canola oil has 884 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is nutritional yeast or canola oil better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has more protein than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein per 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does nutritional yeast or canola oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and canola oil has fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbs for 100g and canola oil has no carbs..
Does nutritional yeast or canola oil contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than canola oil - nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium in 100 grams and canola oil does not contain significant amounts.