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Nutritional Profile of Flaxseed Oil - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 23 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Flaxseed Oil.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for four nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for four additional nutrients:

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for four nutrients.

These are

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Flaxseed Oil

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Flaxseed Oil

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Flaxseed Oil

100%
0.1%
0.1%
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Flaxseed Oil

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Flaxseed Oil

9%
18.4%
67.8%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Flaxseed Oil

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Flaxseed Oil

In food category: Fats and Oils

Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
18.4 g
5.2 g
118
216
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
67.8 g
19.2 g
3
3
Fatty Acids, total saturated
9 g
2.5 g
119
363
Total Lipid (Fat)
100 g
28.3 g
1
1
Saturated Fats (5)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Capric Acid (10:0)
8 mg
2.3 mg
46
524
Lauric Acid (12:0)
18 mg
5.1 mg
58
692
Myristic Acid (14:0)
77 mg
21.8 mg
80
1073
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
5.1 g
1.4 g
120
438
Stearic Acid (18:0)
3.4 g
955.4 mg
93
280
Monounsaturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)
31 mg
8.8 mg
11
180
Oleic Acid (18:1)
18.3 g
5.2 g
108
202
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
60 mg
17 mg
71
923
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
14.3 g
4.1 g
81
158
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
53.4 g
15.1 g
1
1
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
110 mg
31.2 mg
33
1618
Fat-soluble Vitamins (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
470 µg
133.2 µg
89
596
Phylloquinone
9.3 µg
2.6 µg
41
829
Minerals (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
1 mg
283.5 µg
25
565
Phosphorus, P
1 mg
283.5 µg
24
685
Zinc, Zn
70 µg
19.8 µg
13
924
Other Micronutrients (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Choline
200 µg
56.7 µg
29
1154
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
120 mg
34 mg
53
2722
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
884 kcal
250.6 kcal
6
9
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of flaxseed oil with 23 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Flaxseed Oil

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Tablespoon14.0 g0.5 oz
1 Cup224.0 g7.9 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of flaxseed oil

2 Similar Fats or Oils

Explore the nutrient content of similar fats and oils below by clicking on their names.

Similar Fats and Oils 1 - 2

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

Flaxseed OilNo of
Nutrients
(Cold Pressed)
56
(Contains Added Sliced Flaxseed)
64
Figure 5. Similar fats and oils 1 to 2.

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