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Flax vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flax and French beans

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 in Flax is higher than in French beans.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 126% more than French beans.
  • Flax contains 21 times more Selenium than French beans. While Flax contains 25.4µg of Selenium, French beans contains only 1.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +304.8%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +529.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +578.1%
Contains more Copper +960.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.7%
Contains more Selenium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%
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 19% 41% 40% 44% 33% 1% 18% 39% 50% 7%
Contains more Calcium +304.8%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +529.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains more Zinc +578.1%
Contains more Copper +960.9%
Contains more Manganese +549.7%
Contains more Selenium +2016.7%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.5%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
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 1% 0% 0% 4% 33% 15% 11% 14% 25% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1164.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +343.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.5%
Contains more Folate +16%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.4%
Contains more Fats +5447.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Water +856.5%
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
7% 24% 67%
Protein: 7.05 g
Fats: 0.76 g
Carbs: 24.02 g
Water: 66.57 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +159.4%
Contains more Fats +5447.4%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Water +856.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6242.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
14% 9% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.453 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6242.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax French beans Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 14.62g French beans
Protein 18.29g 7.05g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.76g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 24.02g Flax
Calories 534kcal 129kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g French beans
Fiber 27.3g 9.4g Flax
Calcium 255mg 63mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.08mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 56mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 102mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 370mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 6mg French beans
Zinc 4.34mg 0.64mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.115mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.382mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 1.2µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU French beans
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.2mg French beans
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.13mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.062mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.546mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.222mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.105mg Flax
Folate 87µg 75µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.083mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.297mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.311mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.563mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.484mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.106mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.381mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.369mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.196mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.083g French beans
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.052g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.453g 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
Flax French beans
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
13%
French beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
29%
French beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French beans
French beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans
French beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. French beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173739/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.