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Thousand island vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Thousand island and Flaxseed oil

  • Thousand island is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Iron, yet Flaxseed oil is richer in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Thousand island is 55% higher.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular 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 +88.9%
Contains more Iron +247.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +252.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 6% 12% 10% 126% 8% 0% 6% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +247.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +252.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1993.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 80% 0% 0% 362% 14% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 173%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1993.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +3653.8%
Contains more Water +28968.8%
Contains more Other +3757.1%
Contains more Fats +182.4%
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 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 Protein +194.6%
Contains more Carbs +3653.8%
Contains more Water +28968.8%
Contains more Other +3757.1%
Contains more Fats +182.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.1%
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 18.22 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thousand island 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 ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thousand island Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 13.84g 0.39g Thousand island
Protein 1.09g 0.37g Thousand island
Fats 35.06g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 14.64g 0.39g Thousand island
Calories 379kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Fructose 4g Thousand island
Sugar 15.18g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 0.8g Thousand island
Calcium 17mg 9mg Thousand island
Iron 1.18mg 0.34mg Thousand island
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 27mg
Potassium 107mg 31mg Thousand island
Sodium 962mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.26mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.04mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 1.5µg Thousand island
Vitamin A 213IU Thousand island
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Thousand island
Vitamin E 4mg 0.71mg Thousand island
Vitamin B1 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0.058mg Thousand island
Vitamin B3 0.418mg Thousand island
Vitamin K 69.1µg 3.3µg Thousand island
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0.184g Thousand island
Saturated Fat 5.092g 9.047g Thousand island
Monounsaturated Fat 7.881g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 18.22g 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
Thousand island 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
54%
Thousand island
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Thousand island
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 956mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/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.