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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +277.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +644.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 4.7% 86% 1.5% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +502.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2503%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +270.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1123.1%
Contains more WaterWater +24718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4257.1%
Contains more FatsFats +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 27% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.047g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 64.876g 249%
Fats 51.1g 99.01g 74%
Vitamin K 85.9µg 3.3µg 69%
Sodium 642mg 6mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.28mg 0.71mg 24%
Calories 484kcal 878kcal 20%
Monounsaturated fat 13.279g 20.634g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 11%
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 8%
Phosphorus 74mg 27mg 7%
Copper 0.009mg 0.067mg 6%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.141mg 6%
Saturated fat 8.275g 9.047g 4%
Choline 17.9mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 3%
Iron 0.09mg 0.34mg 3%
Calcium 37mg 9mg 3%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 1.37g 0.37g 2%
Potassium 88mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.31mg 1%
Carbs 4.77g 0.39g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 4.37g 0.39g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 3.48g N/A
Trans fat 1.34g 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Flaxseed oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 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.