Oat oil vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oat oil and flaxseed oil
- Oat oil is higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fat, yet flaxseed oil is higher in copper, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Oat oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 91% more than flaxseed oil.
- Oat oil contains 7 times more vitamin K than flaxseed oil. While oat oil contains 24.7µg of vitamin K, flaxseed oil contains only 3.3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in flaxseed oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Oil, oat and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +1928.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +648.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
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Water:
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Other:
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Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Fats
~99.01g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
35.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 40.87g | 64.876g | 160% |
| Vitamin E | 14.4mg | 0.71mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 19.62g | 9.047g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 35.11g | 20.634g | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 24.7µg | 3.3µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.067mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Fats | 100g | 99.01g | 2% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 878kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat 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 - 10.573g)
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 ($)