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Flaxseed oil vs. Mustard oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flaxseed oil and Mustard oil

  • Flaxseed oil has more Copper, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Mustard oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Mustard oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 13% more than Flaxseed oil.
  • Flaxseed oil contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Oil, mustard.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Fats - 100
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Fats - 100

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.8%
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
13% 64% 23%
Saturated Fat: 11.582 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.23 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Mustard oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 0g Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 0g Flaxseed oil
Fats 99.01g 100g Mustard oil
Carbs 0.39g 0g Flaxseed oil
Calories 878kcal 884kcal Mustard oil
Calcium 9mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Iron 0.34mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 31mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 6mg 0mg Mustard oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.067mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin E 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin K 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Mustard oil
Saturated Fat 9.047g 11.582g Flaxseed oil
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 59.187g Mustard oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 21.23g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Mustard oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Mustard oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
0%
Mustard oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard oil
Mustard oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.535g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mustard oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172337/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.