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Apricot kernel oil vs. Duck fat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Apricot kernel oil and Duck fat

  • Duck fat contains less Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Apricot kernel oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Duck fat is 135% higher.
  • Duck fat has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Apricot kernel oil. Apricot kernel oil has 29.3g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Duck fat has 12.9g.
  • Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, apricot kernel and Fat, duck.

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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% 1.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
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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% 54% 144% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.1%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.8 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
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~equal in Fats ~99.8g
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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
35% 52% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 33.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 49.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.1%

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 Duck fat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot kernel oil Duck fat Opinion
Calories 884kcal 882kcal Apricot kernel oil
Fats 100g 99.8g Apricot kernel oil
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Apricot kernel oil
Vitamin D 191IU Duck fat
Vitamin E 4mg 2.7mg Apricot kernel oil
Vitamin D 4.8µg Duck fat
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Duck fat
Choline 122.4mg Duck fat
Saturated Fat 6.3g 33.2g Apricot kernel oil
Monounsaturated Fat 60g 49.3g Apricot kernel oil
Polyunsaturated fat 29.3g 12.9g Apricot kernel oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot kernel oil Duck fat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Duck fat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Apricot kernel oil
0%
Duck fat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 26.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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

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.