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Flax vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Bass different?

  • Flax is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Bass is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Bass covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 184% more than Flax.

Seeds, flaxseed and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat 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.
Flax
9
:
1
Bass
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Magnesium +668.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Zinc +751%
Contains more Copper +2950%
Contains more Manganese +12963.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +430.6%
Contains more Magnesium +668.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.8%
Contains more Potassium +147.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.9%
Contains more Zinc +751%
Contains more Copper +2950%
Contains more Manganese +12963.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.3%

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.
Flax
10
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2
Bass
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +770%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +770%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
:
2
Bass
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +954%
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
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +1310%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Water +954%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +789.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2758.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +789.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2758.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flax Bass
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Bass Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 0g Flax
Protein 18.29g 22.73g Bass
Fats 42.16g 2.99g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 0g Flax
Calories 534kcal 124kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Bass
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 19mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.08mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 51mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 254mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 328mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 88mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.51mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.04mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.019mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 0IU 104IU Bass
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Bass
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.115mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.037mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.558mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.865mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.346mg Flax
Folate 87µg 10µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.255mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.235mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 0.862mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.37mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.887mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.472mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 0mg 103mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.217g Bass
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.846g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.005g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Bass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.