Oil vs Animal fat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Oil 878
Animal fat 897
Protein (g)
Oil 0.370
Animal fat 0
Carbs (g)
Oil 0.390
Animal fat 0
Fat (g)
Oil 99.0
Animal fat 99.5
Fiber (g)
Oil —
Animal fat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed — 0.370g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed — 878 vs 897 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Oil | Animal fat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 878 kcal | 897 kcal | -2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.160 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0.370 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 99.0 g | 99.5 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.390 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.05 g | 39.0 g | -77% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 20.6 g | 44.9 g | -54% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.184 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 95.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 42.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.710 mg | 0.600 mg | +18% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 9.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.340 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 27.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 31.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 150 mg | -96% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.310 mg | 0.110 mg | +182% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.067 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.141 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3675 kj | 3753 kj | -2% |
| Ash | 0.070 g | 0.500 g | -86% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.570 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 33.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.810 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.680 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.710 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 101 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.30 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.100 g | -90% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.008 g | 0.199 g | -96% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.057 g | 1.29 g | -96% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.024 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.06 g | 23.7 g | -79% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.057 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.44 g | 13.4 g | -74% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.145 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.146 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.099 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.057 g | 2.69 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.057 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.041 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 20.5 g | 41.0 g | -50% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 20.4 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.995 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.029 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.018 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.050 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 64.9 g | 11.1 g | +482% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 15.8 g | 10.1 g | +56% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 15.7 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 48.9 g | 0.995 g | +4818% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 48.9 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.103 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.077 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.099 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.088 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.011 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.085 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.085 g | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 31.0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 112 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 235 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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