Almond Milk vs. Vegetable Oil
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Vegetable 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
vegetable oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and vegetable oil:
- Almond milk has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Vegetable Oil (Vegetable oil, palm kernel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vegetable oil is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than vegetable oil - vegetable oil has 862 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 vegetable oil per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for vegetable oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Vegetable Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and vegetable oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than vegetable oil - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and vegetable oil contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Almond milk and vegetable oil contain similar amounts of protein - almond milk has 0.4g of protein per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Vegetable oil is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than vegetable oil - vegetable oil has 8.2g 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 vegetable oil - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has 66% more Vitamin E than vegetable oil - vegetable oil has 3.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Vegetable oil has more Vitamin K than almond milk - vegetable oil has 24.7ug 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 | Vegetable 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 more calcium than vegetable oil - almond milk has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Almond milk has more iron than vegetable oil - almond milk has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Almond milk has more potassium than vegetable oil - almond milk has 67mg of potassium per 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, vegetable oil has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Vegetable Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 1.6 G |
| Total | 0.253 G | 1.6 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 Vegetable Oil (Vegetable oil, palm kernel) .
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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 | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| 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 vegetable oil or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Vegetable oil is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than vegetable oil - vegetable oil has 862 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does almond milk or vegetable oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and vegetable oil are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and vegetable oil has no carbs..
Does almond milk or vegetable oil contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than vegetable oil - almond milk has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and vegetable oil does not contain significant amounts.