Flaxseed oil vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flaxseed oil and ranch dressing?
- Flaxseed oil is richer in copper, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, while ranch dressing is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Ranch dressing's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 109% higher.
- Ranch dressing has 4 times less copper than flaxseed oil. Flaxseed oil has 0.067mg of copper, while ranch dressing has 0.019mg.
- Ranch dressing is lower in saturated fat.
We used Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +327.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +588.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +212.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3969.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1412.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3557.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 25.796g | 261% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 134.3µg | 109% |
| Fats | 99.01g | 44.54g | 84% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 901mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.634g | 9.202g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 186mg | 23% |
| Calories | 878kcal | 430kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 2.22mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 9.047g | 6.964g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.8mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.019mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 9mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.37g | 1.32g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.39g | 5.9g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.39g | 5.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.69g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | 0.182g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | 3.276g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.139g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g | 0.019g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | 22.153g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
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.