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Hot sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hot sauce and Flaxseed oil

  • Flaxseed oil is higher than Hot sauce in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Hot sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 115% more than Flaxseed oil.
  • Hot sauce contains 5 times more Potassium than Flaxseed oil. While Hot sauce contains 144mg of Potassium, Flaxseed oil contains only 31mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Flaxseed oil is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.

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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 Iron +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +364.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +364.5%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +181.8%
Contains more Copper +139.3%
Contains more Manganese +187.8%

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 +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +348.7%
Contains more Water +56137.5%
Contains more Other +10457.1%
Contains more Fats +26659.5%
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +348.7%
Contains more Water +56137.5%
Contains more Other +10457.1%
Contains more Fats +26659.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33000%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68680%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot sauce Flaxseed oil
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 Hot sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 0.39g Hot sauce
Protein 0.51g 0.37g Hot sauce
Fats 0.37g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 1.75g 0.39g Hot sauce
Calories 11kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Sugar 1.26g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.3g Hot sauce
Calcium 8mg 9mg Flaxseed oil
Iron 0.48mg 0.34mg Hot sauce
Magnesium 5mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 11mg 27mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 144mg 31mg Hot sauce
Sodium 2643mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.11mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.028mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.049mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.036mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.254mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B6 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 6µg Hot sauce
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Trans Fat 0.184g Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 9.047g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 64.876g 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
Hot sauce Flaxseed oil
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
29%
Hot sauce
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hot sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2637mg)
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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/nutrients
  2. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.