Fats & oils

Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed

FDC 167702tbsp (14 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 27 · +5 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 27 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 22 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 884 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9 g per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.1 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 100 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories884 kcal44%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat9 g45%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0.11 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium1 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.47 mg3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 167702

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density27 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0.1 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Oil, walnutDensity 27 vs 27Oil, soybean, salad or cookingDensity 28 vs 27Oil, soybean lecithinDensity 28 vs 27

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