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Cocktail sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocktail sauce and Flaxseed oil different?

  • Cocktail sauce is richer in Potassium, and Iron, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Flaxseed oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce contains 164 times more Sodium than Flaxseed oil. Cocktail sauce contains 983mg of Sodium, while Flaxseed oil contains 6mg.

Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types were used in this article.

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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 +188.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +896.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.141
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +896.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +65.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.141

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 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
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 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +7135.9%
Contains more Water +40943.8%
Contains more Other +5185.7%
Contains more Fats +9329.5%
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +7135.9%
Contains more Water +40943.8%
Contains more Other +5185.7%
Contains more Fats +9329.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 0.39g Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.36g 0.37g Cocktail sauce
Fats 1.05g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 28.22g 0.39g Cocktail sauce
Calories 124kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 11.83g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 26mg 9mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.83mg 0.34mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 27mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 309mg 31mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 983mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.38mg 0.31mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.111mg 0.067mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.148mg 0.141mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.71mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Folate 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin K 4.4µg 3.3µg Cocktail sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 9.047g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Cocktail sauce 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.