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Icing vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Icing and Flax

  • Flax is richer than Icing in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 136% more than Icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +8400%
Contains more Iron +3481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3466.7%
Contains more Potassium +2291.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +25300%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +8400%
Contains more Iron +3481.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3466.7%
Contains more Potassium +2291.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +25300%

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.
Icing
Icing
3
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin E +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +987.5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 E +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16340%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +987.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Water +116.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +159.8%
Contains more Other +358%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +135.1%
Contains more Water +116.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +159.8%
Contains more Other +358%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.3%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Flax Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 1.58g Icing
Protein 0g 18.29g Flax
Fats 16.23g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 67.89g 28.88g Icing
Calories 418kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 63.1g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 3mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.16mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 1mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 18mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 34mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 184mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.07mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 0.1µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.31mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.161mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 8µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 13µg 4.3µg Icing
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
Saturated Fat 2.974g 3.663g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 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
Icing 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
12%
Icing
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.