Almond Milk vs. Olive Oil
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Olive Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
olive oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and olive oil:
- Almond milk has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Olive oil is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than olive oil - olive oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olive oil per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for olive oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and olive oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than olive oil - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and olive oil contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Almond milk and olive oil contain similar amounts of protein - almond milk has 0.4g of protein per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Olive oil is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than olive oil - olive oil has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than olive oil - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 127% more Vitamin E than almond milk - olive oil has 14.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olive oil has more Vitamin K than almond milk - olive oil has 60.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond milk has more riboflavin and niacin.
| Almond Milk | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Olive oil and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - olive oil has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Almond milk has 66 times more potassium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, olive oil has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.414 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 9.762 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 10.176 G |
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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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FAQ
Does olive oil or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Olive oil is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than olive oil - olive oil has 884 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does almond milk or olive oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and olive oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and olive oil has no carbs..
Does olive oil or almond milk contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 183 times more calcium than olive oil - olive oil has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.