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Lablab vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lablab and Flax different?

  • Flax is higher than Lablab in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 115% more than Lablab.
  • Lablab is lower in Saturated Fat.

Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, flaxseed types were 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.
Lablab
Lablab
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Potassium +141.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Copper +257.8%
Contains more Manganese +414.9%
Contains more Selenium +807.1%
Lablab
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 172% 59% 52% 30% 1% 78% 114% 63% 16%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Calcium +537.5%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +435%
Contains more Potassium +141.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Copper +257.8%
Contains more Manganese +414.9%
Contains more Selenium +807.1%

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.
Lablab
Lablab
0
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Lablab
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 68% 9% 8% 19% 9% 3% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1178.4%
Contains more Folate +2075%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lablab
Lablab
1
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4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +893.2%
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +7169%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Contains more Other +154.1%
Lablab
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 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 +893.2%
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +7169%
Contains more Carbs +39.6%
Contains more Other +154.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lablab
Lablab
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11626.5%
Lablab
27% 7% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.245 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11626.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lablab Flax Opinion
Net carbs 20.69g 1.58g Lablab
Protein 8.14g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.58g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 20.69g 28.88g Flax
Calories 117kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Lablab
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 40mg 255mg Flax
Iron 4.58mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 82mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 120mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 337mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 7mg 30mg Lablab
Zinc 2.85mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.341mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.482mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 2.8µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.27mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 4µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.315mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.691mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.556mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.065mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.41mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.422mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.233mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.099g 3.663g Lablab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.245g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lablab 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
10%
Lablab
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Lablab
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.