Flaxseed oil vs. Peanut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flaxseed oil and Peanut oil different?
- Flaxseed oil is higher in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Peanut oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Peanut oil is 100% higher.
- Flaxseed oil has less Saturated Fat.
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Oil, peanut, salad or cooking are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+∞%
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Iron
+1033.3%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+∞%
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Zinc
+3000%
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Copper
+∞%
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Sodium
-100%
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+∞%
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Iron
+1033.3%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+∞%
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Zinc
+3000%
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Copper
+∞%
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Sodium
-100%
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 K
+371.4%
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Vitamin E
+2109.9%
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Vitamin K
+371.4%
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Vitamin E
+2109.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Equal in Fats - 100
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
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0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+123.9%
Saturated Fat:
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
64.876 g
Saturated Fat:
16.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
32 g
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Saturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+123.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 100g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Calories | 878kcal | 884kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 15.69mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 16.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 46.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 32g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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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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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
2%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut oil is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 7.853g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)