Flax seeds vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flax seeds and miso
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and vitamin B6 than miso.
- Miso's daily need coverage for sodium is 161% more.
- Flax seeds contain 17 times more vitamin B1 than miso. Flax seeds contain 1.644mg of vitamin B1, while miso contains 0.098mg.
- Flax seeds contain less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Miso.
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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 | +716.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +347.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +262.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1577.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +581.4% |
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:
12.79 g
Fats:
6.01 g
Carbs:
25.37 g
Water:
43.02 g
Other:
12.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +601.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +518.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.3% |
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
1.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.884 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +573.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +896.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.2 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 2.884g | 172% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 3728mg | 161% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.098mg | 129% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.42mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 5.4g | 88% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 48mg | 82% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.859mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 159mg | 69% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 6.01g | 56% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 2.49mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 7µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.199mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 29.3µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 57mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 210mg | 18% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 198kcal | 17% |
| Folate | 87µg | 19µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.56mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 1.118g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.906mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.337mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.025g | 12% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 12.79g | 11% |
| Fructose | 0g | 6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 72.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 25.37g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.508mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Miso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Miso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3698mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)