Flaxseed oil vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flaxseed oil and almond butter
- Flaxseed oil has less vitamin E, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, and potassium.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 157% more.
- Flaxseed oil has 2 times more saturated fat than almond butter. Flaxseed oil has 9.047g of saturated fat, while almond butter has 4.152g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.
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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 | -14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1760% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3755.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2312.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +926.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1294% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +961.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1781.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1411.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3309.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5564.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4725.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +925% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4300% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 13.613g | 342% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 24.21mg | 157% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.934mg | 96% |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 2.131mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 72% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 508mg | 69% |
| Fats | 99.01g | 55.5g | 67% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 279mg | 63% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 20.96g | 41% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 41% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 3.49mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 347mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.634g | 32.445g | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3.29mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 9.047g | 4.152g | 22% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 748mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 53µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 878kcal | 614kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0.39g | 18.82g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 0.39g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | 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
2%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)