Flaxseed oil vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flaxseed oil and French dressing?
- Flaxseed oil is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet French dressing is higher in Vitamin K, and Copper.
- Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
- Flaxseed oil has 17 times more Polyunsaturated fat than French dressing. While Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, French dressing has only 3.852g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in French dressing is lower.
We used Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +439.4% |
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:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +759.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7905.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33825% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3328.6% |
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
0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +356.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1584.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 878kcal | 222kcal |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 0.58g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 11.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 29.72g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 31.22g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 16.86g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 838mg |
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| Vitamin A | 541IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.467mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 17.8µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Choline | 4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 0.842g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 4.518g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 3.852g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.014mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.01mg |
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| Leucine | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.017mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.01mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
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 ($)
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.