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Cheddar Cheese vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Flax different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 135% higher.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties used 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 Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +3992.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +969.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +3966.7%
Contains more Manganese +9092.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Contains more Iron +3992.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains more Potassium +969.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Copper +3966.7%
Contains more Manganese +9092.6%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.7%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5569%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +616.7%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Contains more Fats +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +834.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Contains more Fats +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +834.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1921.8%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1921.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Flax Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.58g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 18.29g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 3.09g 28.88g Flax
Calories 404kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0.48g 1.55g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 710mg 255mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 27mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 455mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 76mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 653mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 3.64mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.03mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.027mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 28.5µg 25.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.31mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.161mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 27µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.297mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.766mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.896mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.235mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.862mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.37mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.957mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.072mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.472mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.917g Flax
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.527g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Flax
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.204g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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