Chicken meat vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and flax seeds different?
- Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flax seeds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1604.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +354.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1748.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +252.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12310% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2509.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +79.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +754.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~3.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +41% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +867.3% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 28.73g | 172% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 1.644mg | 132% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 1.22mg | 128% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 2.482mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 392mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 642mg | 66% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 5.73mg | 56% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 42.16g | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 3.08mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 255mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 4.34mg | 22% |
| Folate | 5µg | 87µg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 18.29g | 18% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 813mg | 17% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 534kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 0g | 28.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.473mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 7.527g | 5% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 25.4µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 78.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.3µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 3.663g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.985mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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