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Flax seeds vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between flax seeds and grape leaves

  • Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, selenium, iron, and zinc; however, grape leaves have more vitamin A and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for grape leaves is 550% higher.
  • Grape leaves have 41 times less vitamin B1 than flax seeds. Flax seeds have 1.644mg of vitamin B1, while grape leaves have 0.04mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Grape leaves, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 68% 109% 24% 99% 138% 18% 39% 1.2% 372% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +312.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.9%
Contains more IronIron +117.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +194%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +605.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2722.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 459% 40% 0% 10% 82% 44% 14% 92% 0% 272% 62% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4010%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +514.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2425.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~83µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1888.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.8%
Contains more OtherOther +124.8%
Contains more WaterWater +953.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
23% 5% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2597.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Grape leaves DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.065g 184%
Vitamin A 0µg 1376µg 153%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.04mg 134%
Copper 1.22mg 0.415mg 89%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 108.6µg 87%
Phosphorus 642mg 91mg 79%
Magnesium 392mg 95mg 71%
Fiber 27.3g 11g 65%
Fats 42.16g 2.12g 62%
Selenium 25.4µg 0.9µg 45%
Iron 5.73mg 2.63mg 39%
Zinc 4.34mg 0.67mg 33%
Protein 18.29g 5.6g 25%
Calories 534kcal 93kcal 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 0.081g 19%
Potassium 813mg 272mg 16%
Manganese 2.482mg 2.855mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.354mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.231mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.663g 0.336g 15%
Choline 78.7mg 12.8mg 12%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 11.1mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 2mg 11%
Calcium 255mg 363mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.4mg 6%
Carbs 28.88g 17.31g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.362mg 4%
Folate 87µg 83µg 1%
Sodium 30mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 1.58g 6.31g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 6.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Grape leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Flax seeds
86%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds 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.

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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.