Flax seeds vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between flax seeds and chicken fingers
- Flax seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 128% higher.
- Flax seeds have 23 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While flax seeds have 27.3g of fiber, chicken fingers have only 1.2g.
- Flax seeds have less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1668.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +988.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1394.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +922.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +86% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +570.1% |
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Protein
~19.22g
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
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:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +187.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 5.783g | 153% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.11mg | 128% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.069mg | 128% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 1.2g | 104% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.228mg | 98% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 28mg | 87% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.73mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 282mg | 51% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 13.95g | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.71mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 8.217mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 769mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 17mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 3.17mg | 19% |
| Folate | 87µg | 19µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 17.5µg | 14% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 271kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 373mg | 13% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 4.83g | 7% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 43.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.244mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 2.493g | 5% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 17.25g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.426mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 19.22g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins