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Flax seeds vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between flax seeds and ground cloves

  • Flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium; however, ground cloves are richer in manganese, vitamin K, iron, vitamin E, and calcium.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for manganese is 2506% higher.
  • Flax seeds have 10 times more vitamin B1 than ground cloves. While flax seeds have 1.644mg of vitamin B1, ground cloves have only 0.158mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Spices, cloves, ground.

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +517.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2322.5%

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 0.67% 2.7% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +940.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +248%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2745.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3197.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.4%
Contains more FatsFats +224.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.9%
Contains more WaterWater +41.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%

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
44% 16% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +440.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +696.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.952g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 45% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5650%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Ground cloves
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Ground cloves DV% diff.
Manganese 2.482mg 60.127mg 2506%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 3.606g 167%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.158mg 124%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 141.8µg 115%
Copper 1.22mg 0.368mg 95%
Phosphorus 642mg 104mg 77%
Iron 5.73mg 11.83mg 76%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 8.82mg 57%
Fats 42.16g 13g 45%
Calcium 255mg 632mg 38%
Selenium 25.4µg 7.2µg 33%
Magnesium 392mg 259mg 32%
Fiber 27.3g 33.9g 26%
Protein 18.29g 5.97g 25%
Zinc 4.34mg 2.32mg 18%
Folate 87µg 25µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 1.393g 15%
Calories 534kcal 274kcal 13%
Carbs 28.88g 65.53g 12%
Sodium 30mg 277mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.509mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.56mg 10%
Choline 78.7mg 37.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.391mg 6%
Potassium 813mg 1020mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.22mg 5%
Fructose 0g 1.07g 1%
Saturated fat 3.663g 3.952g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.58g 31.63g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 2.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.254g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.03mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0.18mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 0.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.23mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.585g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Ground cloves
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
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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