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Flax seeds vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between flax seeds and bockwurst?

  • Flax seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B12.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 124% higher.
  • Flax seeds have 27 times more fiber than bockwurst. Flax seeds have 27.3g of fiber, while bockwurst has 1g.
  • Flax seeds contain less saturated fat.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.

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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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1407.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more IronIron +398.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1120%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1351.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.8%

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.
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +751.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1532.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +879%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +682.6%

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1134.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Flax seeds Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Bockwurst DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 2.328g 176%
Copper 1.22mg 0.1mg 124%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.193mg 121%
Fiber 27.3g 1g 105%
Manganese 2.482mg 0.171mg 100%
Magnesium 392mg 26mg 87%
Phosphorus 642mg 169mg 68%
Iron 5.73mg 1.15mg 57%
Tryptophan 0.297mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 70.2µg 55%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Sodium 30mg 756mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Saturated fat 3.663g 10.256g 30%
Selenium 25.4µg 11.3µg 26%
Fats 42.16g 25.87g 25%
Calcium 255mg 41mg 21%
Zinc 4.34mg 2.07mg 21%
Folate 87µg 17µg 18%
Potassium 813mg 270mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 5.616mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 13.138g 14%
Calories 534kcal 301kcal 12%
Carbs 28.88g 2.95g 9%
Protein 18.29g 14.03g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.378mg 7%
Choline 78.7mg 46.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.233mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3.2mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.891mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Net carbs 1.58g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.01g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Flax seeds
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.593g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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