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Flaxseed oil vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flaxseed oil and Russian dressing

  • Flaxseed oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Russian dressing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Russian dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Flaxseed oil has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Russian dressing. Flaxseed oil has 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Russian dressing has 14.83g.
  • Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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 Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +458.1%
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 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Manganese +123.8%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +458.1%

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 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1527.3%
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 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin E +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1527.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +278.2%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +8079.5%
Contains more Water +23981.3%
Contains more Other +3757.1%
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +278.2%
Contains more Protein +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +8079.5%
Contains more Water +23981.3%
Contains more Other +3757.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0.39g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 0.37g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 99.01g 26.18g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.39g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 878kcal 355kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 17.68g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 9mg 13mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 31mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 6mg 1133mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.22mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.067mg 0.058mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg 0.063mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 0.71mg 3.32mg Russian dressing
Vitamin C 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 3.3µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.17g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 9.047g 2.39g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 5.928g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 14.83g 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 Russian dressing
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
28%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1127mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.