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Tomato sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato sauce and Flaxseed oil

  • Tomato sauce is richer in Potassium, Iron, and Copper, yet Flaxseed oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Flaxseed oil is 45% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains 10 times more Potassium than Flaxseed oil. Tomato sauce contains 297mg of Potassium, while Flaxseed oil contains 31mg.
  • Tomato sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +858.1%
Contains more IronIron +182.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.8%
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 KVitamin K +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1261.5%
Contains more WaterWater +56950%
Contains more OtherOther +2628.6%
Contains more FatsFats +32903.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
10% 22% 69%
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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46795.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53516.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato sauce Flaxseed oil
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Flaxseed oil Opinion
Calories 24kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 1.2g 0.37g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 3.81g 0.39g Tomato sauce
Carbs 5.31g 0.39g Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Calcium 14mg 9mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg 31mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg 0.34mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Flaxseed oil
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Copper 0.115mg 0.067mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 27mg 27mg
Sodium 11mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.71mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Folate 9µg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.184g Tomato sauce
Choline 9.9mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 9.047g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
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
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Flaxseed oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Tomato sauce
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.