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Flax seeds vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax seeds and Adzuki bean

  • Flax seeds is higher in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper, however, Adzuki bean is richer in Folate.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 134% higher.
  • Flax seeds has 19 times more Saturated Fat than Adzuki bean. While Flax seeds has 3.663g of Saturated Fat, Adzuki bean has only 0.191g.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +719.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +614.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +7854.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.8%
Contains more WaterWater +93.1%
~equal in Protein ~19.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14954%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25324.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 534kcal 329kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 42.16g 0.53g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 1.58g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 28.88g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 392mg 127mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 66mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 5.73mg 4.98mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g Adzuki bean
Fiber 27.3g 12.7g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 1.094mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 642mg 381mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 1.73mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 3.1µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.455mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.63mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.351mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.05g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.113g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.191mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.674mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.791mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.862mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.37mg 0.21mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.072mg 1.023mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Flax seeds
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.