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Broth vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and flax seeds

  • Flax seeds are richer than broth in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1037% more than flax seeds.
  • Flax seeds are lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +163.1%
Contains more IronIron +456.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4722.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +286.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.7%
~equal in Selenium ~25.4µg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 OtherOther +1225.6%
Contains more FatsFats +203.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.4%
Contains more WaterWater +206.6%
~equal in Protein ~18.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +541.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.663g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Flax seeds DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 30mg 1037%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 28.73g 162%
Copper 0mg 1.22mg 136%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.644mg 129%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.15mg 2.482mg 101%
Magnesium 56mg 392mg 80%
Phosphorus 166mg 642mg 68%
Iron 1.03mg 5.73mg 59%
Fats 13.88g 42.16g 44%
Zinc 0.09mg 4.34mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.473mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.161mg 21%
Potassium 309mg 813mg 15%
Folate 32µg 87µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 534kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.985mg 8%
Calcium 187mg 255mg 7%
Choline 114.6mg 78.7mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 7.527g 5%
Selenium 28µg 25.4µg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.08mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 28.88g 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg 4%
Protein 16.66g 18.29g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.43g 3.663g 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Flax seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 23845mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.