Flaxseed oil vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Spread
- Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Spread has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
- Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
- Spread is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
+158.3%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
+158.3%
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Sodium
-99.2%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+139.4%
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Vitamin K
+272.7%
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Vitamin E
+139.4%
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Vitamin K
+272.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
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Fats
+479%
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Carbs
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Water
+50418.8%
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Other
+2857.1%
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
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Protein
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Fats
+479%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+50418.8%
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Other
+2857.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1530.1%
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Saturated Fat
-75.5%
Saturated Fat:
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
64.876 g
Saturated Fat:
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.98 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1530.1%
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Saturated Fat
-75.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 17.1g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 0g |
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| Calories | 878kcal | 158kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 755mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 12.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 2.45g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 2.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 7.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 3.98g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.827g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.