Almond butter vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between almond butter and flaxseed oil
- Flaxseed oil has less vitamin E, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 157% more.
- Almond butter has 39 times more calcium than flaxseed oil. Almond butter has 347mg of calcium, while flaxseed oil has 9mg.
- Almond butter is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1760% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3755.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2312.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +926.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1294% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +961.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1781.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1411.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 | +3309.9% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5564.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4725.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +925% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 64.876g | 342% |
| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 0.71mg | 157% |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.067mg | 96% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.141mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 72% | |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 27mg | 69% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 99.01g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 15mg | 63% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 0.37g | 41% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 41% | |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 0.34mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 9mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 20.634g | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 0.31mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 9.047g | 22% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 31mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 53µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 614kcal | 878kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 0.39g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | N/A |
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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
68%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)