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Flax vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Beef noodle soup different?

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Beef noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 135% higher.
  • Flax contains 131 times more Magnesium than Beef noodle soup. While Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, Beef noodle soup contains only 3mg.

Seeds, flaxseed and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +1202.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3278.9%
Contains more Potassium +1932.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2177.1%
Contains more Selenium +746.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 17% 3% 9% 4% 43% 17% 20% 15% 17%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +1202.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3278.9%
Contains more Potassium +1932.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +2177.1%
Contains more Selenium +746.7%

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.
Flax
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +624.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3053.3%
Contains more Folate +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 10% 0% 1% 7% 6% 8% 5% 4% 6% 10% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +624.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3053.3%
Contains more Folate +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +847.7%
Contains more Fats +3327.6%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +237.3%
Contains more Water +1224.1%
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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 3.58 g
Water: 92.16 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +847.7%
Contains more Fats +3327.6%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +237.3%
Contains more Water +1224.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1420.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
40% 43% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1420.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Beef noodle soup Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 3.28g Beef noodle soup
Protein 18.29g 1.93g Flax
Fats 42.16g 1.23g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 3.58g Flax
Calories 534kcal 34kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 1.03g Beef noodle soup
Fiber 27.3g 0.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 8mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.44mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 3mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 19mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 40mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 325mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.62mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.06mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.109mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 3µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 101IU Beef noodle soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.5mg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.028mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.024mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.425mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.08mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.015mg Flax
Folate 87µg 8µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Beef noodle soup
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.8µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.455g Beef noodle soup
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.495g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.195g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Beef noodle soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
63%
Flax
5%
Beef noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
14%
Beef noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Beef noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172906/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.