Flax seeds vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between flax seeds and black pepper
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and folate, while black pepper is higher in manganese, vitamin K, iron, and calcium.
- Black pepper covers your daily manganese needs 447% more than flax seeds.
- Flax seeds have 15 times more vitamin B1 than black pepper. Flax seeds have 1.644mg of vitamin B1, while black pepper has 0.108mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, pepper, black.
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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 | +129.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +306.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +413.8% |
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 | +1422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +596.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +235.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3707% |
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:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1193.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.9% |
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
1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +918.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2778.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
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:
0.02 g
Glucose:
0.24 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5650% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 12.753mg | 447% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.998g | 185% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 163.7µg | 133% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.108mg | 128% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 158mg | 69% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 3.26g | 60% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 171mg | 53% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 9.71mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 4.9µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.19mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 443mg | 19% |
| Folate | 87µg | 17µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 0.739g | 17% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 10.39g | 16% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 1329mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.291mg | 14% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 251kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.33mg | 12% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 11.3mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 63.95g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 1.143mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.392g | 10% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 25.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.399mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 1.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 38.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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