Flaxseed oil vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flaxseed oil and salmon
- Flaxseed oil is richer in manganese, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, yet salmon is richer in phosphorus and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for flaxseed oil is 33% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains 14 times more polyunsaturated fat than salmon. Flaxseed oil contains 64.876g of polyunsaturated fat, while salmon contains 4.553g.
- Salmon contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CopperCopper | +36.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +781.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1138.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +833.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +701.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5873% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40368.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1042.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +393.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1324.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 4.553g | 402% |
| Fats | 99.01g | 12.35g | 133% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 117% | |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 50% | |
| Protein | 0.37g | 22.1g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.634g | 4.181g | 41% |
| Calories | 878kcal | 206kcal | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 252mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 9.047g | 2.397g | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 63mg | 21% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 31mg | 384mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.39g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.17g | 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 | |
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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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
44%
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 - 6.65g)
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 - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)