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Flax seeds vs. Lupin Bean Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flax seeds and Lupin Bean Raw?

  • Flax seeds are richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Lupin Bean Raw is richer in Folate.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 84% higher.
  • Flax seeds have 3 times more Saturated Fat than Lupin Bean Raw. Flax seeds have 3.663g of Saturated Fat, while Lupin Bean Raw has 1.156g.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Lupins, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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 141% 53% 89% 164% 341% 130% 189% 2% 311% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Zinc ~4.75mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.382mg

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 16% 0% 0% 0% 160% 51% 41% 45% 82% 0% 0% 266% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +308%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
36% 10% 40% 10% 3%
Protein: 36.17 g
Fats: 9.74 g
Carbs: 40.37 g
Water: 10.44 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +332.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +50%

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
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.156 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.439 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1077.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%

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 Lupin Bean Raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Lupin Bean Raw Opinion
Calories 534kcal 371kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 36.17g Lupin Bean Raw
Fats 42.16g 9.74g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.8mg Lupin Bean Raw
Net carbs 1.58g 21.47g Lupin Bean Raw
Carbs 28.88g 40.37g Lupin Bean Raw
Magnesium 392mg 198mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 176mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 1013mg Lupin Bean Raw
Iron 5.73mg 4.36mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g Lupin Bean Raw
Fiber 27.3g 18.9g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 1.022mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 4.75mg Lupin Bean Raw
Phosphorus 642mg 440mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 15mg Lupin Bean Raw
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 2.382mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg 8.2µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.64mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.22mg Lupin Bean Raw
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.19mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.75mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.357mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 355µg Lupin Bean Raw
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 1.156g Lupin Bean Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 3.94g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 2.439g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.289mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 1.331mg Lupin Bean Raw
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.615mg Lupin Bean Raw
Leucine 1.235mg 2.743mg Lupin Bean Raw
Lysine 0.862mg 1.933mg Lupin Bean Raw
Methionine 0.37mg 0.255mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.435mg Lupin Bean Raw
Valine 1.072mg 1.51mg Lupin Bean Raw
Histidine 0.472mg 1.03mg Lupin Bean Raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Lupin Bean Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Lupin Bean Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
146%
Lupin Bean Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lupin Bean Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172423/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.