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Chicken meat vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken meat and Flax different?

  • Chicken meat is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 132% higher.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties used 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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +354.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.7%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +1748.5%
Contains more Manganese +12310%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +354.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.7%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.7%
Contains more Copper +1748.5%
Contains more Manganese +12310%
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
5
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 B3 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.985

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Protein +49.3%
Contains more Water +754.2%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.71
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +49.3%
Contains more Water +754.2%
Contains more Fats +210%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
0
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +867.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 3.663

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.58g Flax
Protein 27.3g 18.29g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0g 28.88g Flax
Calories 239kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 15mg 255mg Flax
Iron 1.26mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 23mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 182mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 223mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 82mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.94mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.066mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.02mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 23.9µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.161mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 3.08mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.985mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 5µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.297mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.766mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.896mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.235mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.862mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.37mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.957mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.072mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.472mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 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
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.