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

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Summary of differences between Flaxseed oil and Marinara sauce

  • Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Flaxseed oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 44% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Flaxseed oil has 128 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Marinara sauce. While Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, Marinara sauce has only 0.508g.
  • Marinara sauce has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 -80%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +929%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.137
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +129.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +929%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.137

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 +238%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.2%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin E +238%
Contains more Vitamin K +321.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +6589.9%
Contains more Protein +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +1966.7%
Contains more Water +54518.8%
Contains more Other +2271.4%
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +6589.9%
Contains more Protein +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +1966.7%
Contains more Water +54518.8%
Contains more Other +2271.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12670.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12670.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Protein 0.37g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 99.01g 1.48g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.39g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Calories 878kcal 51kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 5.5g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 9mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 31mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 6mg 30mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.2mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.067mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.141mg 0.137mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 3.3µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.377g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0.508g 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 Marinara 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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.