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Distilled beverage vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between distilled beverage and flax seeds

  • Flax seeds are richer than distilled beverage in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Flax seeds cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 137% more than distilled beverage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40550%
Contains more IronIron +14225%
Contains more CopperCopper +5709.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15950%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13688.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3925%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 WaterWater +818.1%
Contains more OtherOther +870.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Distilled beverage Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 28.73g 192%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 1.644mg 137%
Copper 0.021mg 1.22mg 133%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.018mg 2.482mg 107%
Magnesium 0mg 392mg 93%
Phosphorus 4mg 642mg 91%
Iron 0.04mg 5.73mg 71%
Fats 0g 42.16g 65%
Selenium 0µg 25.4µg 46%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.34mg 39%
Protein 0g 18.29g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.473mg 36%
Calcium 0mg 255mg 26%
Potassium 2mg 813mg 24%
Folate 0µg 87µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.985mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 3.08mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.527g 19%
Saturated fat 0g 3.663g 17%
Choline 0mg 78.7mg 14%
Calories 250kcal 534kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.161mg 12%
Carbs 0.1g 28.88g 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.31mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 0.1g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Distilled beverage 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
0%
Distilled beverage
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Distilled beverage
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.