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Dough vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Flax different?

  • Flax has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron than Dough.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 119% higher.
  • Dough contains 20 times more Sodium than Flax. While Dough contains 602mg of Sodium, Flax contains only 30mg.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
Dough
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1125%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.4%
Contains more Potassium +594.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +317.3%
Contains more Copper +702.6%
Contains more Manganese +330.2%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Selenium +12.6%
Contains more Calcium +390.4%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1125%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.4%
Contains more Potassium +594.9%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +317.3%
Contains more Copper +702.6%
Contains more Manganese +330.2%

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.
Dough
Dough
4
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.3%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B2 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Water +374.1%
Contains more Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +1642.1%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Water +374.1%
Contains more Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +1642.1%
Contains more Other +90.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1979.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3260.2%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1979.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3260.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
3
:
1
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.4
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Flax
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Flax Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 1.58g Dough
Protein 10.75g 18.29g Flax
Fats 2.42g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 51.88g 28.88g Dough
Calories 272kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 2.2g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 52mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.91mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 32mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 105mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 117mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 602mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.04mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.152mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.577mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 28.6µg 25.4µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.161mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 3.08mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 123µg 87µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.005g Flax
Saturated Fat 0.529g 3.663g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.