Flax seeds vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flax seeds and chickpea raw?
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, magnesium, copper, fiber, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and iron, yet chickpea raw is richer in manganese and folate.
- Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 818% higher.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +396.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +758.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.2% |
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:
20.47 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
62.95 g
Water:
7.68 g
Other:
2.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +598% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
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
0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.731 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +446.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +952% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 21.306mg | 818% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 2.731g | 173% |
| Folate | 87µg | 557µg | 118% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.477mg | 97% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 79mg | 75% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.656mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 12.2g | 60% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 6.04g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 252mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 57mg | 20% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 4.31mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 1.377g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 0.603g | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.76mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.588mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 62.95g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 1.541mg | 10% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 378kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.535mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 99.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.212mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 20.47g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 718mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.882mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.566mg | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)