Flaxseed oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between flaxseed oil and margarine
- Flaxseed oil is richer in copper and polyunsaturated fat, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 75% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +1167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2718.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 24.302g | 270% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 93µg | 75% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 9mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.634g | 38.877g | 46% |
| Fats | 99.01g | 80.71g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.047g | 15.189g | 28% |
| Calories | 878kcal | 717kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Carbs | 0.39g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 31mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | 21.522g | N/A |
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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2628.6% |
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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.4% |
