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Papadum vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Papadum and Flax

  • Papadum is richer in Folate, and Iron, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 114% more than Papadum.
  • Papadum has 58 times more Sodium than Flax. Papadum has 1745mg of Sodium, while Flax has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Papad and Seeds, 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.
Papadum
Papadum
2
:
8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Iron +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +206%
Papadum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Iron +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +78.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +206%

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.
Papadum
Papadum
3
:
7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
Papadum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Flax
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 B2 +60.2%
Contains more Folate +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papadum
Papadum
3
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Fats +1197.2%
Contains more Water +99.4%
Papadum
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Flax
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 +39.7%
Contains more Carbs +107.3%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Fats +1197.2%
Contains more Water +99.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Papadum
Papadum
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2402.6%
Papadum
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1314.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2402.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Flax Opinion
Net carbs 41.27g 1.58g Papadum
Protein 25.56g 18.29g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 59.87g 28.88g Papadum
Calories 371kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 143mg 255mg Flax
Iron 7.8mg 5.73mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 385mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 1000mg 813mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 3.4mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.998mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 1.562mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 8.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.161mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 219µg 87µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.886mg 0.766mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.896mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.235mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.862mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.37mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.957mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 1.072mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.472mg Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 1.084g 3.663g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
37%
Papadum
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 1715mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.