Apricot kernel oil vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Apricot kernel oil and Olive oil
- Apricot kernel oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, while Olive oil has more Vitamin E, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Olive oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 69% more than Apricot kernel oil.
- Apricot kernel oil contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Olive oil. While Apricot kernel oil contains 29.3g of Polyunsaturated fat, Olive oil contains only 10.523g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot kernel oil is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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 | +258.8% |
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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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
60 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
29.3 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 884kcal | |
| Fats | 100g | 100g | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin E | 4mg | 14.35mg |
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| Vitamin K | 60.2µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 13.808g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 60g | 72.961g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29.3g | 10.523g |
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Olive oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Olive oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot kernel oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot kernel oil is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)