Flax vs Chocolate - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Flax and Chocolate
- Flax has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however Chocolate is richer in Iron.
- Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 135% more.
- Flax contains 11 times more Vitamin B6 than Chocolate. Flax contains 0.473mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate contains 0.042mg.
- Flax contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+355.4%
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Magnesium
+168.5%
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Phosphorus
+211.7%
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Potassium
+45.4%
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Zinc
+115.9%
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Copper
+18.7%
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Iron
+40%
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Sodium
-20%
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Calcium
+355.4%
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Magnesium
+168.5%
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Phosphorus
+211.7%
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Potassium
+45.4%
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Zinc
+115.9%
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Copper
+18.7%
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Iron
+40%
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Sodium
-20%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+6476%
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Vitamin B2
+222%
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Vitamin B3
+324.8%
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Vitamin B5
+231.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1026.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+74.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+88.4%
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Vitamin B1
+6476%
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Vitamin B2
+222%
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Vitamin B3
+324.8%
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Vitamin B5
+231.6%
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Vitamin B6
+1026.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+74.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+88.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 54.17g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 31.28g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 61.17g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 546kcal |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0g | |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 8.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.028mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 8.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.092g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
63
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Mineral Summary Score
181
120
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
110%
29%
Carbohydrates
29%
61%
Fats
195%
144%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.856g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)