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Flaxseed oil vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flaxseed oil and Tomato paste

  • Flaxseed oil has less Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Magnesium than Tomato paste.
  • Flaxseed oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3171%
Contains more IronIron +776.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +444.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.2%

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 73% 92% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +245.5%
~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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +20966%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1067.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4748.7%
Contains more WaterWater +45837.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3900%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30697%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40447.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

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 Tomato paste
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flaxseed oil Tomato paste Opinion
Calories 878kcal 82kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 99.01g 0.47g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 21.9mg Tomato paste
Net carbs 0.39g 14.81g Tomato paste
Carbs 0.39g 18.91g Tomato paste
Magnesium 15mg 42mg Tomato paste
Calcium 9mg 36mg Tomato paste
Potassium 31mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Iron 0.34mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 4.1g Tomato paste
Copper 0.067mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.31mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Phosphorus 27mg 83mg Tomato paste
Sodium 6mg 59mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0.71mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.141mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 3.3µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0.184g 0g Tomato paste
Choline 38.5mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.067g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0.16g Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste
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
37%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.947g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.