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Cheesecake vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheesecake and Flax?

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

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Seeds, flaxseed types in this article.

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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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3463.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.3%
Contains more Potassium +803.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +751%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +1672.9%
Contains more Selenium +388.5%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3463.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.3%
Contains more Potassium +803.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +751%
Contains more Copper +6000%
Contains more Manganese +1672.9%
Contains more Selenium +388.5%

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
6
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1479.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.6%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Flax
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 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1479.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +809.6%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +555.2%
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +312.2%
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Flax
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 +555.2%
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +312.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1693.4%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1693.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Flax Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 1.58g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 18.29g Flax
Fats 22.5g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 25.5g 28.88g Flax
Calories 321kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 21.8g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0.4g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 51mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.63mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 11mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 93mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 90mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 438mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.51mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.02mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.14mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 5.2µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.31mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.161mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 18µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4.3µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.222mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.464mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.372mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.136mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.314mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.133mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 9.921g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 7.527g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.258g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.