Coconut oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Coconut oil and Flaxseed oil
- Flaxseed oil is richer than Coconut oil in Copper, Manganese, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 367% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, coconut and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced 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.
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Sodium
-100%
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Calcium
+800%
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Iron
+580%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+∞%
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Zinc
+1450%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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-100%
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+800%
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Iron
+580%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+∞%
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Zinc
+1450%
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Copper
+∞%
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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 E
+545.5%
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Vitamin K
+450%
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Vitamin E
+545.5%
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Vitamin K
+450%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+1200%
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Protein
+∞%
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Carbs
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Water
+433.3%
Equal in Fats - 99.01
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
99.06 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.03 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
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+1200%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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+433.3%
Equal in Fats - 99.01
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-89%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+225.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3711.8%
Saturated Fat:
82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.702 g
Saturated Fat:
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
64.876 g
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Saturated Fat
-89%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+225.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3711.8%
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 99.06g | 99.01g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Calories | 892kcal | 878kcal |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.028g | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 82.475g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.332g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.702g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.676g | 15.679g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.026g |
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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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2%
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 - 73.428g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut oil 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)