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Russian dressing vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russian dressing and Flaxseed oil

  • Russian dressing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Flaxseed oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Russian dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Russian dressing has 16 times more Vitamin K than Flaxseed oil. Russian dressing has 53.7µg of Vitamin K, while Flaxseed oil has 3.3µg.
  • Flaxseed oil is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, russian dressing 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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
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 +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +458.1%
Contains more IronIron +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.8%

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.
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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
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 +367.6%
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 KVitamin K +1527.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 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 +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8079.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23981.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3757.1%
Contains more FatsFats +278.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 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 -73.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russian dressing 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 Russian dressing Flaxseed oil Opinion
Calories 355kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 0.69g 0.37g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 31.2g 0.39g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.9g 0.39g Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 13mg 9mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 31mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.7g Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.22mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 20mg 27mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 1133mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 0.71mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 3.3µg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g 0.184g Russian dressing
Choline 4.6mg Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 9.047g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 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 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
Russian 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
26%
Russian dressing
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1127mg)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.