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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +771%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +771%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 27

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.
Salsa
8
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +305.4%
Contains more Carbs +1694.9%
Contains more Water +55962.5%
Contains more Other +2185.7%
Contains more Fats +49405%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +305.4%
Contains more Carbs +1694.9%
Contains more Water +55962.5%
Contains more Other +2185.7%
Contains more Fats +49405%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60531.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128862.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Salsa Flaxseed oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 0.39g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 0.37g Salsa
Fats 0.2g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 7g 0.39g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 9mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg 0.34mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 27mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 31mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.17mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.096mg 0.067mg Salsa
Manganese 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 19µg Salsa
Vitamin K 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 9.047g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Flaxseed oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Salsa
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. 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.