Flaxseed oil vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Flaxseed oil and Tomato sauce
- Flaxseed oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Tomato sauce is richer in Potassium, Iron, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Flaxseed oil is 45% higher.
- Flaxseed oil contains 536 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tomato sauce. Flaxseed oil contains 64.876g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Tomato sauce contains 0.121g.
- Tomato sauce contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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.
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+40.9%
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Manganese
+24.8%
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Iron
+182.4%
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Potassium
+858.1%
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Copper
+71.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+40.9%
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Manganese
+24.8%
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Calcium
+55.6%
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Iron
+182.4%
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Potassium
+858.1%
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Copper
+71.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
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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Vitamin K
+17.9%
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Vitamin E
+102.8%
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Vitamin K
+17.9%
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Vitamin E
+102.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+32903.3%
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Protein
+224.3%
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Carbs
+1261.5%
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Water
+56950%
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+2628.6%
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
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Fats
+32903.3%
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Protein
+224.3%
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Carbs
+1261.5%
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+56950%
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+2628.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46795.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53516.5%
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Saturated Fat
-99.5%
Saturated Fat:
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
64.876 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+46795.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+53516.5%
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Saturated Fat
-99.5%
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.39g | 3.81g |
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| Protein | 0.37g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 99.01g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 0.39g | 5.31g |
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| Calories | 878kcal | 24kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Potassium | 31mg | 297mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg | 0.113mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 435IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.047g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.634g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 64.876g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 ($)