Canola oil vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between canola oil and flax seeds
- Canola oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and selenium.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 137% more.
- Canola oil contains 56 times more vitamin E than flax seeds. Canola oil contains 17.46mg of vitamin E, while flax seeds contain 0.31mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, canola and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +5532.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1558.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +137.2% |
| 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
7.365 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.142 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +740.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~28.73g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 63.276g | 7.527g | 139% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 1.644mg | 137% |
| Copper | 0mg | 1.22mg | 136% |
| Vitamin E | 17.46mg | 0.31mg | 114% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.482mg | 108% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 392mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 642mg | 92% |
| Fats | 100g | 42.16g | 89% |
| Iron | 0mg | 5.73mg | 72% |
| Vitamin K | 71.3µg | 4.3µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 25.4µg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.34mg | 39% |
| Protein | 0g | 18.29g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.473mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 255mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 813mg | 24% |
| Folate | 0µg | 87µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.985mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.08mg | 19% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 534kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 7.365g | 3.663g | 17% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 78.7mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.88g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.142g | 28.73g | 4% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.395g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 18.64g | N/A |
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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
41%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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191%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.702g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canola oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)