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Flax seeds vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flax seeds and Chinese cuisine

  • Flax seeds have more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc, while Chinese cuisine have more Vitamin K.
  • Flax seeds covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 134% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Flax seeds contain 26 times more Magnesium than Chinese cuisine. While Flax seeds contain 392mg of Magnesium, Chinese cuisine contains only 15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2513.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1059.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.5%
Contains more IronIron +416.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2389.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +744.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1588.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.1%

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.
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 39% 76% 16% 3% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1093%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more FatsFats +695.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +296.2%
Contains more OtherOther +145.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1032.5%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +518.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1248.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.3%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~1.17g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Chinese cuisine Opinion
Calories 534kcal 105kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 7.08g Flax seeds
Fats 42.16g 5.3g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Net carbs 1.58g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 28.88g 7.29g Flax seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Flax seeds
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 392mg 15mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 22mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 204mg Flax seeds
Iron 5.73mg 1.11mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g 2.41g Flax seeds
Fiber 27.3g 1.5g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 0.049mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 1.5mg Flax seeds
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 642mg 76mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 409mg Flax seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 2.482mg 0.147mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 6.7µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.033mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.055mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.32mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.443mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.161mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 4.3µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Folate 87µg 45µg Flax seeds
Trans Fat 0.058g Flax seeds
Choline 78.7mg 34.5mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 1.217g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 2.13g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.083mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.313mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.314mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 0.525mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.862mg 0.552mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.37mg 0.158mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.317mg Flax seeds
Valine 1.072mg 0.327mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.207mg Flax seeds
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Chinese cuisine
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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.