Flax seeds vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flax seeds and candy bar?
- Flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and selenium, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11733% more.
- Flax seeds have 16 times more vitamin B1 than candy bar. While flax seeds have 1.644mg of vitamin B1, candy bar has only 0.1mg.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Candies, peanut bar types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1544% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32246.7% |
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:
15.5 g
Fats:
33.7 g
Carbs:
47.4 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +335% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.1% |
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
4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.1% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 153mg | 11733% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.1mg | 129% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 10.65g | 121% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 4.1g | 93% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 110mg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.97mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.243mg | 54% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.774mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 308mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 4.7µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 7.922mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 4.1mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 16.721g | 23% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 78mg | 18% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 33.7g | 13% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 407mg | 12% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 29.4mg | 9% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 15.5g | 6% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 47.4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 4.678g | 5% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 3.94mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 87µg | 75µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 522kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.015g)
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?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)