Flax seeds vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flax seeds and falafel different?
- Flax seeds are higher than falafel in vitamin B1, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and calcium.
- Flax seeds cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 125% more than falafel.
- Flax seeds contain 25 times more selenium than falafel. Flax seeds contain 25.4µg of selenium, while falafel contains 1µg.
Seeds, flaxseed and Falafel, home-prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +378% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +372.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +372.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +259.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2440% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1026% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +397.4% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +590.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 4.16g | 164% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.146mg | 125% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 109% | |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.258mg | 107% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.691mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 82mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 192mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 1µg | 44% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 17.8g | 37% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 3.42mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.125mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.5mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 54mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.292mg | 14% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 1.044mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 294mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 13.31g | 10% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 333kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 10.171g | 7% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 585mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 2.383g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 93µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 31.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.364mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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.