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

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What are the main differences between Flaxseed oil and Fish sauce?

  • Flaxseed oil is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Fish sauce is higher in Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Fish sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 341% higher.
  • Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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.
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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CopperCopper +34%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +377.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +829%
Contains more IronIron +129.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.2%

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 1.7% 0.72% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +990000%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1267.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +833.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44318.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28785.7%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1031600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2162433.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Fish sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Fish sauce Opinion
Calories 878kcal 35kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 99.01g 0.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fish sauce
Net carbs 0.39g 3.64g Fish sauce
Carbs 0.39g 3.64g Fish sauce
Magnesium 15mg 175mg Fish sauce
Calcium 9mg 43mg Fish sauce
Potassium 31mg 288mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Sugar 3.64g Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.067mg 0.05mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.2mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 7mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 6mg 7851mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 12IU Fish sauce
Vitamin A 4µg Fish sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B2 0.057mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B3 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.118mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B6 0.396mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 51µg Fish sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Fish sauce
Choline 13.2mg Fish sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.003g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.002g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0.003g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Fish sauce
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 Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Fish sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Flaxseed oil
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 7845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sauce
Fish 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.