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Flax seeds vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are flax seeds and cheeseburgers different?

  • Flax seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for flax seeds is 123% higher.
  • Flax seeds contain 15 times more magnesium than cheeseburgers. While flax seeds contain 392mg of magnesium, cheeseburgers contain only 26mg.
  • Flax seeds have less sodium.

Seeds, flaxseed and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1407.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.8%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +999.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +685.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.2µg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +186.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.8%
Contains more WaterWater +455%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1632.8%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +340%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.658g 180%
Copper 1.22mg 0.111mg 123%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.293mg 113%
Fiber 27.3g 2g 101%
Manganese 2.482mg 0.316mg 94%
Magnesium 392mg 26mg 87%
Phosphorus 642mg 161mg 69%
Fats 42.16g 14.72g 42%
Iron 5.73mg 2.71mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Sodium 30mg 515mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.228mg 19%
Potassium 813mg 196mg 18%
Zinc 4.34mg 2.49mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.363mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calcium 255mg 119mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 5.217mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.663g 6.473g 13%
Calories 534kcal 308kcal 11%
Selenium 25.4µg 19.6µg 11%
Choline 78.7mg 28.9mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.545mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 5.413g 5%
Folate 87µg 70µg 4%
Protein 18.29g 16.51g 4%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.52mg 1%
Carbs 28.88g 28.03g 0%
Net carbs 1.58g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.55g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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