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

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Important differences between Apricot kernel oil and Cottonseed oil

  • Apricot kernel oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cottonseed oil is richer in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cottonseed oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 209% more.
  • Apricot kernel oil contains 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Cottonseed oil. Apricot kernel oil contains 60g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cottonseed oil contains 17.8g.
  • Apricot kernel oil contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, cottonseed, 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.
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% 706% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +782.5%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
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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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 51.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +237.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.1%

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 Cottonseed oil
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot kernel oil Cottonseed oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Fats 100g 100g
Vitamin E 4mg 35.3mg Cottonseed oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg Cottonseed oil
Choline 0.2mg Cottonseed oil
Saturated Fat 6.3g 25.9g Apricot kernel oil
Monounsaturated Fat 60g 17.8g Apricot kernel oil
Polyunsaturated fat 29.3g 51.9g Cottonseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot kernel oil Cottonseed 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
59%
Cottonseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Apricot kernel oil
0%
Cottonseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottonseed oil
Cottonseed oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Cottonseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171024/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.