Cocoa butter vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cocoa butter and Flaxseed oil different?
- Cocoa butter is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Cocoa butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 253% more than Flaxseed oil.
- Cocoa butter contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Flaxseed oil. Cocoa butter contains 24.7µg of Vitamin K, while Flaxseed oil contains 3.3µg.
- Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat.
Oil, cocoa butter 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 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 | +∞% |
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 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +648.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~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
59.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +59.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2062.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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 | 0mg | 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 | 1.8mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 59.7g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 32.9g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 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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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 50.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa butter contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa butter 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)