Flax seeds vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flax seeds and curry powder
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, curry powder is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin K, and selenium.
- Curry powder covers your daily manganese needs 253% more than flax seeds.
- Curry powder contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than flax seeds. Flax seeds contain 1.644mg of vitamin B1, while curry powder contains 0.176mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, curry powder.
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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 | +53.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +234.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.7% |
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 | +834.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8041.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2220.9% |
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:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
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
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +840.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.62 g
Glucose:
1.14 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.21 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +85.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +185% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 8.3mg | 253% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 3.056g | 171% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 19.1mg | 167% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 25.24mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.176mg | 122% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 53.2g | 104% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 99.8µg | 80% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 14.01g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 367mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 255mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.105mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 525mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 40.3µg | 27% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 1170mg | 11% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 325kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.648g | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 55.83g | 9% |
| Folate | 87µg | 56µg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 14.29g | 8% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 64.2mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 8.782g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 3.26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.