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Apricot kernel oil vs. Avocado oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apricot kernel oil and Avocado oil

  • Apricot kernel oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, however, Avocado oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Avocado oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% higher.
  • Apricot kernel oil has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Avocado oil. While Apricot kernel oil has 29.3g of Polyunsaturated fat, Avocado oil has only 13.486g.
  • Apricot kernel oil has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, avocado.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 80% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 63% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 60 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 29.3 g
12% 74% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.56 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 70.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.486 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot kernel oil Avocado oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Fats 100g 100g
Vitamin E 4mg Apricot kernel oil
Saturated Fat 6.3g 11.56g Apricot kernel oil
Monounsaturated Fat 60g 70.554g Avocado oil
Polyunsaturated fat 29.3g 13.486g Apricot kernel oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot kernel oil Avocado oil
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
6%
Apricot kernel oil
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Apricot kernel oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171032/nutrients
  2. Avocado oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/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.