Salsa vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salsa and Flaxseed oil
- Salsa is higher in Iron, and Potassium, yet Flaxseed oil is higher in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Flaxseed oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than Salsa.
- Salsa contains 72 times more Sodium than Flaxseed oil. While Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, Flaxseed oil contains only 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +771% |
| Contains more IronIron | +558.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +305.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1694.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55962.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2185.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49405% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +128862.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60531.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 878kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 99.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 0.39g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.34mg |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.141mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)