Castanea crenata vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between castanea crenata and flax seeds
- Castanea crenata has more vitamin C; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and calcium.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 108% more.
- Castanea crenata contains 44 times more vitamin C than flax seeds. Castanea crenata contains 26.3mg of vitamin C, while flax seeds contain 0.6mg.
- Castanea crenata contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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 SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +722.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +295.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +791.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +377.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +378.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +782.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +712.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7854.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +312.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2607.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20718.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.138g | 28.73g | 191% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 109% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.344mg | 1.644mg | 108% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 392mg | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 642mg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.562mg | 1.22mg | 73% |
| Fats | 0.53g | 42.16g | 64% |
| Iron | 1.45mg | 5.73mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Manganese | 1.591mg | 2.482mg | 39% |
| Protein | 2.25g | 18.29g | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 0.6mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.34mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 534kcal | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.278g | 7.527g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.078g | 3.663g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.206mg | 0.985mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.473mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 813mg | 14% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 47µg | 87µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 3.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 34.91g | 28.88g | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.91g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.09mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.134mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
27%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)