Apricot kernel oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Apricot kernel oil and Flaxseed oil?
- Apricot kernel oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Flaxseed oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Apricot kernel oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 22% more.
- Apricot kernel oil has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flaxseed oil. While Apricot kernel oil has 60g of Monounsaturated Fat, Flaxseed oil has only 20.634g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot kernel oil is lower.
We used Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 | +463.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~99.01g
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
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 878kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 100g | 99.01g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin E | 4mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 60g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29.3g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot kernel oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot kernel oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)