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Flaxseed oil vs. Poppy seed dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flaxseed oil and Poppy seed dressing

  • Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Poppy seed dressing has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
  • Poppy seed dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 40% higher.
  • Poppy seed dressing contains 4 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil contains 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Poppy seed dressing contains 17.326g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Poppy seed dressing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy.

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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 6.4% 18% 5.4% 9.4% 12% 6.8% 21% 122% 17% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +555.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.131mg

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 1% 11% 47% 3% 6% 13% 0.88% 6.5% 5.1% 11% 126% 2.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1421.2%

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
33% 24% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 33.33 g
Carbs: 23.73 g
Water: 38.85 g
Other: 3.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +197.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5984.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24181.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4428.6%

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
19% 26% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.207 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33%

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 Poppy seed dressing
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Poppy seed dressing Opinion
Calories 878kcal 399kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 0.92g Poppy seed dressing
Fats 99.01g 33.33g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.3mg Poppy seed dressing
Net carbs 0.39g 23.43g Poppy seed dressing
Carbs 0.39g 23.73g Poppy seed dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 4IU Poppy seed dressing
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 9mg 59mg Poppy seed dressing
Potassium 31mg 61mg Poppy seed dressing
Iron 0.34mg 0.25mg Flaxseed oil
Sugar 23.39g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.3g Poppy seed dressing
Copper 0.067mg 0.035mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.25mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 49mg Poppy seed dressing
Sodium 6mg 933mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 180IU Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin A 51µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.36mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Poppy seed dressing
Manganese 0.141mg 0.131mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.2µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B3 0.047mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B5 0.108mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B6 0.022mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin K 3.3µg 50.2µg Poppy seed dressing
Folate 3µg Poppy seed dressing
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.144g Poppy seed dressing
Choline 6mg Poppy seed dressing
Saturated Fat 9.047g 6.061g Poppy seed dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 8.207g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 17.326g 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 0g 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 Poppy seed dressing
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
18%
Poppy seed dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
22%
Poppy seed dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
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. Poppy seed dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171044/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.