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Garlic powder vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garlic powder and Flax

  • Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6, while Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 101% more than Garlic powder.
  • Garlic powder has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Flax. Garlic powder has 1.654mg of Vitamin B6, while Flax has 0.473mg.
  • Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Potassium +46.7%
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%
Equal in Iron - 5.73
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
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%
Equal in Iron - 5.73
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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.
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Flax
Contains more Vitamin E +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +249.7%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Equal in Water - 6.96
Equal in Other - 3.71
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
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
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Protein +10.5%
Contains more Fats +5675.3%
Equal in Water - 6.96
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +78.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +471.4%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +78.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +471.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic powder Flax
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 Garlic powder Flax Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 1.58g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.73g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 72.73g 28.88g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 0.31g 0g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 9g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 79mg 255mg Flax
Iron 5.65mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 77mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 414mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 1193mg 813mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 2.99mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.533mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.979mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 23.9µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.31mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.6mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.473mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.374mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.728mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.768mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.111mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.667mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.263mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.249g 3.663g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0.007g 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
Garlic powder Flax
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
53%
Garlic powder
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
191%
Flax

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.