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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% 11% 47% 3% 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 Opinion
Calories 399kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.92g 0.37g Poppy seed dressing
Fats 33.33g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 0.3mg Poppy seed dressing
Net carbs 23.43g 0.39g Poppy seed dressing
Carbs 23.73g 0.39g Poppy seed dressing
Cholesterol 15mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 4IU Poppy seed dressing
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 59mg 9mg Poppy seed dressing
Potassium 61mg 31mg Poppy seed dressing
Iron 0.25mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Sugar 23.39g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.3g Poppy seed dressing
Copper 0.035mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.25mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 49mg 27mg Poppy seed dressing
Sodium 933mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 180IU Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin A 51µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin E 2.36mg 0.71mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Poppy seed dressing
Manganese 0.131mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.2µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B3 0.047mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B5 0.108mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B6 0.022mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin K 50.2µg 3.3µg Poppy seed dressing
Folate 3µg Poppy seed dressing
Trans Fat 0.144g 0.184g Poppy seed dressing
Choline 6mg Poppy seed dressing
Saturated Fat 6.061g 9.047g Poppy seed dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.207g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 17.326g 64.876g 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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
18%
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.