Comparison
Flax Seed Oil and Flax Oil
Flax Seed Oil (Bronson Laboratories) lists 5 distinct ingredients and Flax Oil (OmegaWorks) 6 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 5 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.88.
| Ingredient | Flax Seed Oil | Flax Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Fat (unspecified) | 1 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | not disclosed | 2,300 mg |
| Oleic Acid | not disclosed | 2,700 mg |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | not disclosed | 5,800 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Flax Seed Oil, 1 softgel; Flax Oil, 1 tbsp. Current labels entered June 2012 and June 2012. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Flax Seed OilBronson Laboratories: every row against all products listing it
- Flax OilOmegaWorks: every row against all products listing it