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Flaxseed oil vs. Ketchup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Ketchup

  • Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Ketchup has more Potassium.
  • Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% more.
  • Flaxseed oil has 1582 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Ketchup. Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ketchup has 0.041g.
  • Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Catsup.

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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 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +806.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.35mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~26mg

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%
Ketchup
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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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3µg

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
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +98910%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6925.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +4114.3%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137460%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158134.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Ketchup Opinion
Calories 878kcal 101kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 1.04g Ketchup
Fats 99.01g 0.1g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 4.1mg Ketchup
Net carbs 0.39g 27.1g Ketchup
Carbs 0.39g 27.4g Ketchup
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 9mg 15mg Ketchup
Potassium 31mg 281mg Ketchup
Iron 0.34mg 0.35mg Ketchup
Sugar 21.27g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.3g Ketchup
Copper 0.067mg 0.085mg Ketchup
Zinc 0.31mg 0.17mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 26mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 6mg 907mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 527IU Ketchup
Vitamin A 26µg Ketchup
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.46mg Ketchup
Manganese 0.141mg 0.084mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 0.7µg Ketchup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Ketchup
Vitamin B2 0.166mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 1.434mg Ketchup
Vitamin B5 0.047mg Ketchup
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Ketchup
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 9µg Ketchup
Trans Fat 0.184g 0g Ketchup
Choline 12.5mg Ketchup
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.014g Ketchup
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.015g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0.041g Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 8.72g Ketchup
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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is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Ketchup
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
16%
Ketchup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
23%
Ketchup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.033g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup
Ketchup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/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.