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Flax vs. Rice bran oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Rice bran oil?

  • Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Rice bran oil is higher in Vitamin E .
  • Rice bran oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 213% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Flax is lower.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Oil, rice bran types 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +8085.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +8085.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less 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.
Flax
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10319.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +474.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +10319.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +474.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +137.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Rice bran oil Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 0g Flax
Protein 18.29g 0g Flax
Fats 42.16g 100g Rice bran oil
Carbs 28.88g 0g Flax
Calories 534kcal 884kcal Rice bran oil
Sugar 1.55g 0g Rice bran oil
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 0mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.07mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 0mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 0mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 0mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 0mg Rice bran oil
Zinc 4.34mg 0mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 0µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 32.3mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0mg Flax
Folate 87µg 0µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 24.7µg Rice bran oil
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 19.7g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 39.3g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 35g Rice bran oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Rice bran oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
63%
Flax
59%
Rice bran oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
0%
Rice bran oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.