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Flax vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Cheddar Cheese different?

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

Seeds, flaxseed and Cheese, cheddar 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 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%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
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%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%

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.
Flax
7
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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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +129%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +834.6%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Equal in Other - 3.71
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
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
Contains more Fats +26.6%
Contains more Carbs +834.6%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Water +431.9%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flax Cheddar Cheese
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 Flax Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 18.29g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 42.16g 33.31g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 3.09g Flax
Calories 534kcal 404kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 5.73mg 0.14mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 27mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 455mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 76mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 653mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 3.64mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.03mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.027mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.029mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.059mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.41mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.066mg Flax
Folate 87µg 27µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2.4µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.766mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.235mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.862mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.37mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.072mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.472mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.917g Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 18.867g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.421g 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
Flax Cheddar Cheese
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
63%
Flax
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
79%
Cheddar Cheese

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.