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Adzuki bean vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Adzuki bean and Flax seeds

  • Adzuki bean is higher in Folate, however, Flax seeds is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 134% higher.
  • Adzuki bean has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +719.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +614.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 CarbsCarbs +117.8%
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7854.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
~equal in Protein ~18.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14954%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25324.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Flax seeds Opinion
Calories 329kcal 534kcal Flax seeds
Protein 19.87g 18.29g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.53g 42.16g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 50.2g 1.58g Adzuki bean
Carbs 62.9g 28.88g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 127mg 392mg Flax seeds
Calcium 66mg 255mg Flax seeds
Potassium 1254mg 813mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.98mg 5.73mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 1.094mg 1.22mg Flax seeds
Zinc 5.04mg 4.34mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 381mg 642mg Flax seeds
Sodium 5mg 30mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 1.73mg 2.482mg Flax seeds
Selenium 3.1µg 25.4µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 1.644mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.161mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 3.08mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.985mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.473mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 622µg 87µg Adzuki bean
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 0.191g 3.663g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 7.527g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 28.73g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.297mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.674mg 0.766mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.896mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.668mg 1.235mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg 0.862mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg 0.37mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.957mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg 1.072mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.524mg 0.472mg Adzuki bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Flax seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/nutrients
  2. Flax seeds - 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.