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Flax seeds vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are flax seeds and cranberry bean raw different?

  • Flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium; however, cranberry bean raw is richer in folate and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for cranberry bean raw is 129% higher.
  • Flax seeds contain 12 times more saturated fat than cranberry bean raw. While flax seeds contain 3.663g of saturated fat, cranberry bean raw contains only 0.316g.

Seeds, flaxseed and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +151.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +594.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +3327.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.9%
Contains more WaterWater +78%

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.527 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7000.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5351.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%

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 Cranberry bean raw
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Cranberry bean raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.527g 188%
Folate 87µg 604µg 129%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.747mg 75%
Manganese 2.482mg 0.92mg 68%
Fats 42.16g 1.23g 63%
Magnesium 392mg 156mg 56%
Copper 1.22mg 0.794mg 47%
Phosphorus 642mg 372mg 39%
Selenium 25.4µg 12.7µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 0.106g 19%
Potassium 813mg 1332mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.663g 0.316g 15%
Choline 78.7mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.309mg 13%
Calcium 255mg 127mg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.455mg 10%
Calories 534kcal 335kcal 10%
Fiber 27.3g 24.7g 10%
Carbs 28.88g 60.05g 10%
Protein 18.29g 23.03g 9%
Iron 5.73mg 5mg 9%
Zinc 4.34mg 3.63mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.748mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 2%
Sodium 30mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.58g 35.35g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.245mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0.641mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Cranberry bean raw
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
64%
Cranberry bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
117%
Cranberry bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/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.