Flaxseed oil vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Flaxseed oil and Olive
- Flaxseed oil has more Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Olive is richer in Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin E.
- Flaxseed oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 38% more than Olive.
- Olive has 9 times less Phosphorus than Flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil has 27mg of Phosphorus, while Olive has 3mg.
- Olive contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +605% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +877.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +870.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274.6% |
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 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132.4% |
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:
0.84 g
Fats:
10.68 g
Carbs:
6.26 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +827.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1505.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49893.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3085.7% |
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
1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.911 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +161.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7021.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.4% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 878kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0.84g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 10.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 3.06g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 6.26g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 3.3mg |
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| Fiber | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.251mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 735mg |
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| Vitamin A | 403IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 1.4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 0g |
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| Choline | 10.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 1.415g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 7.888g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 0.911g |
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| Threonine | 0.026mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.031mg |
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| Leucine | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.032mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.029mg |
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| Valine | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg |
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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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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.632g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Olive is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.