Mayonnaise vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mayonnaise and Flax seeds
- Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, however, Flax seeds is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Selenium.
- Flax seeds covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 136% more than Mayonnaise.
- Flax seeds contains 38 times less Vitamin K than Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise contains 163µg of Vitamin K, while Flax seeds contains 4.3µg.
- Flax seeds has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Seeds, 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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3087.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3965% |
Contains more IronIron | +2628.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +6321.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2793.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2957.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35357.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1004.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +958.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3690.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16340% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +747.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5812.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1640% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +130.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more FatsFats | +77.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +211.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1805.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4966.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +123.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +139.6% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +900% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 680kcal | 534kcal | |
Protein | 0.96g | 18.29g | |
Fats | 74.85g | 42.16g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | |
Net carbs | 0.57g | 1.58g | |
Carbs | 0.57g | 28.88g | |
Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | |
Magnesium | 1mg | 392mg | |
Calcium | 8mg | 255mg | |
Potassium | 20mg | 813mg | |
Iron | 0.21mg | 5.73mg | |
Sugar | 0.57g | 1.55g | |
Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | |
Copper | 0.019mg | 1.22mg | |
Zinc | 0.15mg | 4.34mg | |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 642mg | |
Sodium | 635mg | 30mg | |
Vitamin A | 65IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 0.31mg | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | |
Manganese | 0.007mg | 2.482mg | |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 25.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1.644mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.161mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.08mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.985mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.008mg | 0.473mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 163µg | 4.3µg | |
Folate | 5µg | 87µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.187g | ||
Choline | 34.2mg | 78.7mg | |
Saturated Fat | 11.703g | 3.663g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 16.843g | 7.527g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 44.69g | 28.73g | |
Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.297mg | |
Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.766mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.896mg | |
Leucine | 0.095mg | 1.235mg | |
Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.862mg | |
Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.37mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.957mg | |
Valine | 0.074mg | 1.072mg | |
Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.472mg | |
Fructose | 0.05g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | 0.007g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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
41%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.