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Flax vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax and Macadamia

  • Flax is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Fiber is 75% higher.
  • Flax has 7 times more Selenium than Macadamia. While Flax has 25.4µg of Selenium, Macadamia has only 3.6µg.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Flax
8
:
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +201.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.8%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +605.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.3%
Contains more Magnesium +201.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +233.8%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Selenium +605.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Folate +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
4
:
Contains more Protein +131.2%
Contains more Carbs +109%
Contains more Water +411.8%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Fats +79.7%
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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +131.2%
Contains more Carbs +109%
Contains more Water +411.8%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Fats +79.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.2%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1812.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
1
:
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +285.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 18.29g 7.91g Flax
Fats 42.16g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 28.88g 13.82g Flax
Calories 534kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 1.55g 4.57g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 8.6g Flax
Calcium 255mg 85mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 3.69mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 130mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 188mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 368mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 4.34mg 1.3mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.756mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 25.4µg 3.6µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 1.195mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.473mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.758mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.275mg Flax
Folate 87µg 11µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.067mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.37mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.314mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.602mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.018mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.023mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.665mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.363mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.195mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 12.061g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.502g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.398g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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