Flax vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Flax and Brown rice?
- Flax is richer than Brown rice in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 124% more.
- Flax has 17 times more Fiber than Brown rice. While Flax has 27.3g of Fiber, Brown rice has only 1.6g.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types 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.
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Calcium
+8400%
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Iron
+923.2%
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Magnesium
+905.1%
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Phosphorus
+523.3%
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Potassium
+845.3%
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Zinc
+511.3%
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Copper
+1050.9%
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Manganese
+154.8%
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Selenium
+337.9%
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Sodium
-86.7%
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Calcium
+8400%
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Iron
+923.2%
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Magnesium
+905.1%
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Phosphorus
+523.3%
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Potassium
+845.3%
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Zinc
+511.3%
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Copper
+1050.9%
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Manganese
+154.8%
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Selenium
+337.9%
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Sodium
-86.7%
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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Vitamin E
+82.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+823.6%
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Vitamin B2
+133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+159.2%
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Vitamin B6
+284.6%
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Folate
+866.7%
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Vitamin K
+2050%
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Vitamin E
+82.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+823.6%
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Vitamin B2
+133.3%
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Vitamin B3
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+159.2%
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Vitamin B6
+284.6%
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Folate
+866.7%
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Vitamin K
+2050%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+567.5%
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Fats
+4246.4%
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Carbs
+12.9%
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Other
+743.2%
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Water
+909.6%
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
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3.71 g
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2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
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Protein
+567.5%
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Fats
+4246.4%
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Carbs
+12.9%
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+743.2%
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Water
+909.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1939.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+7749.7%
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Saturated Fat
-92.9%
Saturated Fat:
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.73 g
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.366 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1939.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+7749.7%
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Saturated Fat
-92.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+379.2%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+379.2%
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Glucose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 23.98g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 0.97g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 25.58g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 123kcal |
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| Starch | 24.79g |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.106mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.366g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)