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Rice bran oil vs. Palm kernel oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice bran oil and Palm kernel oil

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Rice bran oil is higher than in Palm kernel oil.
  • Palm kernel oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 309% more than Rice bran oil.
  • Palm kernel oil has 22 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Rice bran oil. Rice bran oil has 35g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Palm kernel oil has 1.6g.
  • Rice bran oil contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, rice bran and Vegetable oil, palm kernel.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
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~equal in Sodium ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 76% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +747.8%
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~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
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~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~24.7µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats: 100 g
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Water: 0 g
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Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 35 g
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 81.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +244.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2087.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice bran oil Palm kernel oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Palm kernel oil Opinion
Calories 884kcal 862kcal Rice bran oil
Fats 100g 100g
Iron 0.07mg 0mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin E 32.3mg 3.81mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin K 24.7µg 24.7µg
Choline 0.2mg Palm kernel oil
Saturated Fat 19.7g 81.5g Rice bran oil
Monounsaturated Fat 39.3g 11.4g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 1.6g Rice bran oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil Palm kernel oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
54%
Rice bran oil
11%
Palm kernel oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
0%
Palm kernel oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 61.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm kernel oil
Palm kernel oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/nutrients
  2. Palm kernel oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171422/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.