Flax seeds vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flax seeds and American cheese
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and iron, while American cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12.
- Flax seeds cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 136% more than American cheese.
- The amount of saturated fat in flax seeds is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +1407.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +809.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2552.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5953.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +10860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3952.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +775.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +987.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +680.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +469.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~18.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2134.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.236g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.286g | 183% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.015mg | 136% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.046mg | 130% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.041mg | 106% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 26mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 1045mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1671mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 18.057g | 65% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.63mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.054mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 132mg | 20% |
| Folate | 87µg | 8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.076mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.49mg | 17% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 31.79g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.403mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 20.2µg | 9% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 36.2mg | 8% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 371kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 3.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.234mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 8.236g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 18.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 641mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
62%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.394g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.