Flax seeds vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between flax seeds and mackerel?
- Flax seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% more.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types 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 | +304.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1197.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +361.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12310% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +934% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +665.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
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
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +568.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.006g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 19µg | 792% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 4.3g | 163% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.094mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.159mg | 124% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.02mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 97mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 278mg | 52% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 1.57mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 51.6µg | 48% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 17.81g | 37% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.94mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 15mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 6.85mg | 24% |
| Folate | 87µg | 2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.412mg | 19% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 262kcal | 14% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 401mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 23.85g | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 4.176g | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 7.006g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.99mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.106g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
62%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.