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Flaxseed oil vs. Caesar dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Caesar dressing

  • Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Caesar dressing has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Iron.
  • Caesar dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 85% more.
  • Flaxseed oil has 8 times more Magnesium than Caesar dressing. Flaxseed oil has 15mg of Magnesium, while Caesar dressing has 2mg.
  • Flaxseed oil is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular.

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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 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +570%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +271.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +217.6%
~equal in Potassium ~29mg

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 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
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 1% 2% 95% 3% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +567.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3075.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +71.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +746.2%
Contains more WaterWater +21337.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.789g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flaxseed oil Caesar dressing
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 Flaxseed oil Caesar dressing Opinion
Calories 878kcal 542kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 2.17g Caesar dressing
Fats 99.01g 57.85g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.3mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 0.39g 2.8g Caesar dressing
Carbs 0.39g 3.3g Caesar dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 39mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 5IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 15mg 2mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 9mg 48mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 31mg 29mg Flaxseed oil
Iron 0.34mg 1.08mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 2.81g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.5g Caesar dressing
Copper 0.067mg 0.01mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.11mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 19mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 6mg 1209mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 34IU Caesar dressing
Vitamin A 9µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin E 0.71mg 4.74mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0.141mg 0.038mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.6µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 3.3µg 104.8µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg Caesar dressing
Trans Fat 0.184g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 9.047g 8.789g Caesar dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 13.504g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 32.857g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.016g Caesar dressing
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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g 0g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Caesar dressing
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
2%
Flaxseed oil
30%
Caesar dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
24%
Caesar dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar dressing
Caesar 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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/nutrients
  2. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/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.