Flax seeds vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flax seeds and amaranth
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than amaranth.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 136% more.
- Flax seeds contain 13 times more fiber than amaranth. Flax seeds contain 27.3g of fiber, while amaranth contains 2.1g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +503.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +442.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +502.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +718.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +404.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +361.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +631.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2568.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +979.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 192% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.015mg | 136% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.149mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 2.1g | 101% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 65mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.854mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 148mg | 71% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 1.58g | 62% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 2.1mg | 45% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.5µg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.86mg | 32% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 3.8g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.113mg | 28% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 102kcal | 22% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 47mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 813mg | 135mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.235mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 17% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 22µg | 16% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.022mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 18.69g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
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Comparison summary
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)