Flaxseed oil vs. Poppy seed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flaxseed oil and Poppy seed oil
- Flaxseed oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Poppy seed oil has more Vitamin E.
- Poppy seed oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 71% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Flaxseed oil is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Oil, poppyseed.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1505.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Fats
~100g
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
13.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
19.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
62.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~19.7g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~62.4g
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 878kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 11.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 13.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 19.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 62.4g |
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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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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed 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 - 4.453g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)