Soy milk vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy milk and flaxseed oil?
- Soy milk is higher in copper, yet flaxseed oil is higher in polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat.
- Flaxseed oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% more.
- Soy milk has 4 times more potassium than flaxseed oil. While soy milk has 118mg of potassium, flaxseed oil has only 31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in soy milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of flaxseed oil is lower.
We used Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +545.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
6.28 g
Water:
88.05 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +783.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1510.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54931.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +828.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5557.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.205 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.961 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 | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5045.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6650.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.961g | 64.876g | 426% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 99.01g | 150% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.401g | 20.634g | 51% |
| Calories | 54kcal | 878kcal | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 9.047g | 40% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0.067mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.373mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.27g | 0.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.223mg | 0.141mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 118mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 6.28g | 0.39g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | N/A |
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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.842g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)