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Blue cheese dressing vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Flaxseed oil?

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Blue cheese dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 69% higher.

We used Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Potassium +183.9%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.1%
Contains more Potassium +183.9%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Copper +644.4%
Contains more Manganese +2250%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2503%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2503%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.3%
Contains more Carbs +1123.1%
Contains more Water +24718.8%
Contains more Other +4257.1%
Contains more Fats +93.8%
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +270.3%
Contains more Carbs +1123.1%
Contains more Water +24718.8%
Contains more Other +4257.1%
Contains more Fats +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.047
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 0.39g Blue cheese dressing
Protein 1.37g 0.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 4.77g 0.39g Blue cheese dressing
Calories 484kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 3.48g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg 9mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 74mg 27mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 31mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.21mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.009mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.006mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 0.71mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 3.3µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 1.34g 0.184g Flaxseed oil
Saturated Fat 8.275g 9.047g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Flaxseed oil
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 636mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/nutrients
  2. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.