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Avocado oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado oil and Flaxseed oil different?

  • Avocado oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Avocado oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 13% more than Flaxseed oil.
  • Avocado oil contains 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Flaxseed oil. Avocado oil contains 70.554g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil contains 20.634g.
  • Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, avocado and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types were used 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Fats - 99.01
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Fats - 99.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.1%
12% 74% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.56 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 70.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.486 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado oil Flaxseed oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado oil Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.39g Flaxseed oil
Protein 0g 0.37g Flaxseed oil
Fats 100g 99.01g Avocado oil
Carbs 0g 0.39g Flaxseed oil
Calories 884kcal 878kcal Avocado oil
Calcium 0mg 9mg Flaxseed oil
Iron 0mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 0mg 27mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 0mg 31mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 0mg 6mg Avocado oil
Zinc 0mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin E 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin K 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Avocado oil
Saturated Fat 11.56g 9.047g Flaxseed oil
Monounsaturated Fat 70.554g 20.634g Avocado oil
Polyunsaturated fat 13.486g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado oil Flaxseed oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Avocado oil
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Avocado oil
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Avocado oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/nutrients
  2. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.