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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.
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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +929%
Contains more IronIron +129.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.137mg

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 6.7% 39% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +321.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +6589.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +54518.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2271.4%

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
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5373.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12670.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Marinara sauce Opinion
Calories 878kcal 51kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 99.01g 1.48g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 2mg Marinara sauce
Net carbs 0.39g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Carbs 0.39g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Calcium 9mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 31mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.5g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Copper 0.067mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.31mg 0.2mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 6mg 30mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.141mg 0.137mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.1µg 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
Vitamin K 3.3µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Marinara sauce
Choline 13.7mg 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-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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Marinara sauce
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
21%
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 Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.