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

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A recap on differences between Apricot kernel oil and Vegetable oil

  • Apricot kernel oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Vegetable oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Vegetable oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 72% more than Apricot kernel oil.
  • Apricot kernel oil has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive.

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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% 4.9% 0% 0.55% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
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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% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +269.5%
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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
7% 63% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 60 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 29.3 g
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 33.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot kernel oil Vegetable oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 884kcal
Fats 100g 100g
Iron 0mg 0.13mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0mg 0.02mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin E 4mg 14.78mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin K 21µg Vegetable oil
Choline 0.2mg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 6.3g 14.367g Apricot kernel oil
Monounsaturated Fat 60g 48.033g Apricot kernel oil
Polyunsaturated fat 29.3g 33.033g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apricot kernel oil Vegetable 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
27%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Apricot kernel oil
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable 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 - 8.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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)

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.