Flaxseed Oil vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseed Oil and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseed oil
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseed oil and caramel:
- Both flaxseed oil and caramel are high in calories.
- Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseed oil and caramel are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 309% more calories than caramel - flaxseed oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and caramel has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseed oil is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to caramel for protein. Flaxseed oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for caramel, 2:98:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseed Oil | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 98% |
| Fat | 100% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed oil has less carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and flaxseed oil has less sugar than caramel - caramel has 57g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed oil and caramel contain similar amounts of protein - flaxseed oil has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Flaxseed oil is high in saturated fat and caramel has less saturated fat than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both flaxseed oil and caramel are low in trans fat - flaxseed oil has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and flaxseed oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than flaxseed oil - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseed oil and caramel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed oil has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseed oil has more Vitamin K than caramel - flaxseed oil has 9.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Caramel has more folate and Vitamin B12.
| Flaxseed Oil | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Folate | ~ | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
potassium
Caramel has more potassium than flaxseed oil - caramel has 66mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does flaxseed oil or caramel contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseed oil and caramel are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 310% more calories than caramel - flaxseed oil has 884 calories in 100g and caramel has 216 calories.
Does caramel or flaxseed oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed oil has fewer carbohydrates than caramel - caramel has 57g of carbs for 100g and flaxseed oil has no carbs..