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Barbecue sauce vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barbecue sauce and Flax

  • Flax is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 135% more than Barbecue sauce.
  • Barbecue sauce has 34 times more Sodium than Flax. Barbecue sauce has 1027mg of Sodium, while Flax has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, barbecue and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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.
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
0
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10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +795.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3110%
Contains more Potassium +250.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +2452.9%
Contains more Copper +1594.4%
Contains more Manganese +1869.8%
Contains more Selenium +1853.8%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +795.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3110%
Contains more Potassium +250.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +2452.9%
Contains more Copper +1594.4%
Contains more Manganese +1869.8%
Contains more Selenium +1853.8%

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.
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
2
:
7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7047.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.7%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7047.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.7%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
2
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3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +686.1%
Contains more Protein +2130.5%
Contains more Fats +6592.1%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +41.2%
Contains more Water +686.1%
Contains more Protein +2130.5%
Contains more Fats +6592.1%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
1
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9079.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28345.5%
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9079.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28345.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
4
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0
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +133%
Contains more Glucose +3997.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Barbecue sauce
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +133%
Contains more Glucose +3997.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Flax
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Flax Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 1.58g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.63g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 40.77g 28.88g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g 0g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0.9g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 33mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.64mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 13mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 20mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 232mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 1027mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.17mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.072mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.126mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 1.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.31mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 2µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.045g 3.663g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Barbecue sauce
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.618g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.