Apricot kernel oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Apricot kernel oil and Margarine?
- Apricot kernel oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 91% more.
- Apricot kernel oil has 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Margarine. While Apricot kernel oil has 60g of Monounsaturated Fat, Margarine has only 38.877g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Apricot kernel oil is lower.
We used Oil, apricot kernel and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 100g | 80.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 60g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29.3g | 24.302g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine 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 - 8.889g)
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 - $0.5)
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)