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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.
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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +458.1%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%

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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1527.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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 FatsFats +278.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8079.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23981.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3757.1%

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
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 878kcal 355kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 99.01g 26.18g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 0.39g 31.2g Russian dressing
Carbs 0.39g 31.9g Russian dressing
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 9mg 13mg Russian dressing
Potassium 31mg 173mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.34mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.7g Russian dressing
Copper 0.067mg 0.058mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.31mg 0.22mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 20mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 6mg 1133mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 0.71mg 3.32mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.141mg 0.063mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.6µg 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
Vitamin K 3.3µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.184g 0.17g Russian dressing
Choline 4.6mg 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-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?

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is better in case of low diet
Flaxseed oil Russian 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
26%
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.