Flax seeds vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flax seeds and brotwurst
- Flax seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron; however, brotwurst is higher in vitamin B12.
- Flax seeds cover your daily copper needs 127% more than brotwurst.
- Flax seeds have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.
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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 | +2350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +431.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +456.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1425% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +379.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6105% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +557.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
14.3 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
2.98 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
3.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +869.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +637.1% |
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Other
~3.62g
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
9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +915.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 2.83g | 173% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.08mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.25mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.04mg | 106% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 16mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.05µg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 134mg | 73% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 1.03mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1112mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 9.93g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.13mg | 26% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 27.8g | 22% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 48mg | 21% |
| Folate | 87µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 63mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.1mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 281mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 13.34g | 15% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 17µg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 323kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 2.98g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 14.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1082mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.267g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)