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Blackberry vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Blackberry and Flax

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Blackberry.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Blackberries, 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +779.3%
Contains more Iron +824.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +2818.2%
Contains more Potassium +401.9%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +639.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.2%
Contains more Selenium +6250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 15% 10% 15% 1% 15% 56% 85% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +779.3%
Contains more Iron +824.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1860%
Contains more Phosphorus +2818.2%
Contains more Potassium +401.9%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +639.4%
Contains more Manganese +284.2%
Contains more Selenium +6250%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin K +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1476.7%
Contains more Folate +248%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 24% 0% 70% 5% 6% 13% 17% 7% 19% 0% 50%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin K +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +519.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1476.7%
Contains more Folate +248%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1166.5%
Contains more Protein +1215.8%
Contains more Fats +8504.1%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Other +930.6%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.39 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 9.61 g
Water: 88.15 g
Other: 0.36 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 Water +1166.5%
Contains more Protein +1215.8%
Contains more Fats +8504.1%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Other +930.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15914.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10160.7%
4% 14% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.28 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15914.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10160.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +477.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1542.9%
47% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 2.31 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 Glucose +477.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1542.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blackberry Flax
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 Blackberry Flax Opinion
Net carbs 4.31g 1.58g Blackberry
Protein 1.39g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.49g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 9.61g 28.88g Flax
Calories 43kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 2.4g 0g Blackberry
Sugar 4.88g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 5.3g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 29mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.62mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 20mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 22mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 162mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 1mg 30mg Blackberry
Zinc 0.53mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.165mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.646mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 0.4µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 214IU 0IU Blackberry
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Blackberry
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.31mg Blackberry
Vitamin C 21mg 0.6mg Blackberry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 25µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 19.8µg 4.3µg Blackberry
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.014g 3.663g Blackberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.28g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blackberry 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
18%
Blackberry
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Blackberry
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blackberry
Blackberry contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blackberry
Blackberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Blackberry
Blackberry is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Blackberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173946/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.