Feta vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and flax seeds different?
- Feta is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for flax seeds is 132% higher.
- Flax seeds have less saturated fat.
Cheese, feta 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 CalciumCalcium | +93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1963.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1211.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +781.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3712.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8764.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +424.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +967.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +138.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +411% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +693.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +606.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4761.3% |
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 | 0.591g | 28.73g | 188% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 1.22mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 1.644mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 2.482mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 392mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 5.73mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.161mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 3.663g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 642mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 30mg | 39% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 42.16g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 255mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 813mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 25.4µg | 19% |
| Folate | 32µg | 87µg | 14% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 534kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.34mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 3.08mg | 13% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 78.7mg | 12% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 18.29g | 8% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 28.88g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 7.527g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.473mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
54%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.283g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)