Hazelnut vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Hazelnut and Flax seeds
- Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Vitamin E, and Copper, while Flax seeds are higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Calcium.
- Hazelnut covers your daily Manganese needs 161% more than Flax seeds.
- Hazelnut has 48 times more Vitamin E than Flax seeds. Hazelnut has 15.03mg of Vitamin E, while Flax seeds have 0.31mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +958.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4748.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +230.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.95 g
Fats:
60.75 g
Carbs:
16.7 g
Water:
5.31 g
Other:
2.29 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.92 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +506.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +262.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.48 g
Sucrose:
4.2 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +265.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +471.4% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 628kcal | 534kcal |
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| Protein | 14.95g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 60.75g | 42.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 16.7g | 28.88g |
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| Magnesium | 163mg | 392mg |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 255mg |
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| Potassium | 680mg | 813mg |
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| Iron | 4.7mg | 5.73mg |
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| Sugar | 4.34g | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 9.7g | 27.3g |
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| Copper | 1.725mg | 1.22mg |
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| Zinc | 2.45mg | 4.34mg |
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| Starch | 0.48g |
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| Phosphorus | 290mg | 642mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 0.31mg |
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| Manganese | 6.175mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 2.4µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 113µg | 87µg |
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| Choline | 45.6mg | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.464g | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.652g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 28.73g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.063mg | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 0.701mg | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0.472mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g |
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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
67%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.801g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds 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.