Salmon vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salmon and flaxseed oil?
- Salmon is richer in phosphorus, copper, potassium, iron, and magnesium, while flaxseed oil is higher in manganese and monounsaturated fat.
- Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% higher.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1925.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +379.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +848.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +571.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.44 g
Fats:
8.13 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.62 g
Other:
6.81 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6775.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37162.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +9628.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1117.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.257 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.697 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.256 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +665.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1892.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.256g | 64.876g | 411% |
| Fats | 8.13g | 99.01g | 140% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.05µg | 127% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.944mg | 73% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.077mg | 63% | |
| Protein | 25.44g | 0.37g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.697g | 20.634g | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.92mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.257g | 9.047g | 35% |
| Calories | 182kcal | 878kcal | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 27mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.321mg | 0.067mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.275mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 31mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.34mg | 9% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 56mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.115mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.067mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.336mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.993mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.411g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.429g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.368g | 0g | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
85%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.79g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)