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Flax vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flax and Garlic powder

  • Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, while Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 101% more than Garlic powder.
  • Flax has 15 times more Saturated Fat than Garlic powder. Flax has 3.663g of Saturated Fat, while Garlic powder has 0.249g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 +222.8%
Contains more Magnesium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Equal in Iron - 5.65
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
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 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Contains more Calcium +222.8%
Contains more Magnesium +409.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +153.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Equal in Iron - 5.65
Equal in Selenium - 23.9

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.7%
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% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.55
Equal in Water - 6.45
Equal in Other - 3.54
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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.55
Equal in Water - 6.45
Equal in Other - 3.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16040.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6445.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16040.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Sucrose +78.3%
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
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
Contains more Sucrose +78.3%
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 Garlic powder
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Garlic powder Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 63.73g Garlic powder
Protein 18.29g 16.55g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.73g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 72.73g Garlic powder
Calories 534kcal 331kcal Flax
Fructose 0g 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 1.55g 2.43g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 9g Flax
Calcium 255mg 79mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 5.65mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 77mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 414mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Sodium 30mg 60mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 2.99mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.533mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.979mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 23.9µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.2mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.435mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.141mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.796mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.743mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Folate 87µg 47µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.4µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.121mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.374mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.414mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.728mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.768mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.111mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.525mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.667mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.263mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.115g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.178g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Garlic powder
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
53%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
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 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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.