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

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How are Flaxseed oil and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Flaxseed oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Cocktail sauce is higher in Potassium, and Iron.
  • Flaxseed oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 less Sodium -99.4%
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%
Equal in Manganese - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
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%
Equal in Manganese - 0.148

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +9329.5%
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +7135.9%
Contains more Water +40943.8%
Contains more Other +5185.7%
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Fats +9329.5%
Contains more Protein +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +7135.9%
Contains more Water +40943.8%
Contains more Other +5185.7%

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 Cocktail sauce
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 Flaxseed oil Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 0.37g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 99.01g 1.05g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.39g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 878kcal 124kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 11.83g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 9mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 30mg Cocktail sauce
Potassium 31mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 6mg 983mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.067mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.141mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.08mg 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 3.3µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0g 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
Flaxseed oil Cocktail sauce
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
2%
Flaxseed oil
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
30%
Cocktail sauce

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/nutrients
  2. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.