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Poppy seed dressing vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between poppy seed dressing and flaxseed oil

  • Poppy seed dressing has more vitamin K, vitamin E, and calcium, while flaxseed oil has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Poppy seed dressing's daily need coverage for sodium is 40% higher.
  • Flaxseed oil contains 15 times less vitamin K than poppy seed dressing. Poppy seed dressing contains 50.2µg of vitamin K, while flaxseed oil contains 3.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in flaxseed oil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 18% 5.4% 9.4% 12% 6.8% 21% 122% 17% 6.5%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +555.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.141mg

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 1% 17% 47% 1.5% 6% 13% 0.88% 6.5% 5.1% 11% 126% 2.3% 3.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1421.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 24% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 33.33 g
Carbs: 23.73 g
Water: 38.85 g
Other: 3.17 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +148.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5984.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24181.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +197.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 26% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.207 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.326 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed dressing Flaxseed oil
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed dressing Flaxseed oil DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 17.326g 64.876g 317%
Fats 33.33g 99.01g 101%
Sodium 933mg 6mg 40%
Vitamin K 50.2µg 3.3µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 8.207g 20.634g 31%
Calories 399kcal 878kcal 24%
Saturated fat 6.061g 9.047g 14%
Vitamin E 2.36mg 0.71mg 11%
Carbs 23.73g 0.39g 8%
Vitamin A 51µg 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 0mg 5%
Calcium 59mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Copper 0.035mg 0.067mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 4%
Phosphorus 49mg 27mg 3%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.108mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.31mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Iron 0.25mg 0.34mg 1%
Potassium 61mg 31mg 1%
Protein 0.92g 0.37g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 23.43g 0.39g N/A
Sugar 23.39g N/A
Manganese 0.131mg 0.141mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.047mg 0%
Trans fat 0.144g 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.034g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed dressing Flaxseed oil
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
19%
Poppy seed dressing
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Poppy seed dressing
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
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. Poppy seed dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171044/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.