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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.
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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +858.1%
Contains more IronIron +182.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg

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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.8%
~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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +32903.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1261.5%
Contains more WaterWater +56950%
Contains more OtherOther +2628.6%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46795.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53516.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Flaxseed oil Tomato sauce
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 sauce Opinion
Calories 878kcal 24kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.37g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 99.01g 0.3g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 0.39g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Carbs 0.39g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Calcium 9mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 31mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.34mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Copper 0.067mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.31mg 0.22mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 27mg
Sodium 6mg 11mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.141mg 0.113mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.8µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 9µg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g 0g Tomato sauce
Choline 9.9mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 9.047g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g 0.044g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g 0.121g Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
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 sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Flaxseed oil
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
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 ($)

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.