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Fast food vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fast food and Flax?

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Flax is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 122% more.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
0
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10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +311.3%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +908.3%
Contains more Manganese +595.2%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +311.3%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.1%
Contains more Potassium +312.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +72.2%
Contains more Copper +908.3%
Contains more Manganese +595.2%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
7
:
5
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Equal in Folate - 87
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +452.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +452.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +251%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1610.1%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1610.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
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1
Flax
Flax
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food 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 Fast food Flax Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.58g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 18.29g Flax
Fats 12.01g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 31.5g 28.88g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 1.7g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 62mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.06mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 27mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 134mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 197mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 331mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 2.52mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.121mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.357mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 20.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.31mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.161mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.08mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 80µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.3µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.46mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.13mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.785mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.306mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.728mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.402mg 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Flax
Trans Fat 0.514g Flax
Saturated Fat 4.493g 3.663g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.