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Flax vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Flax and True morels

  • Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while True morels are higher in Iron, and Vitamin D.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 131% more than True morels.
  • Flax has 21 times more Magnesium than True morels. Flax has 392mg of Magnesium, while True morels have 19mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Mushrooms, morel, 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.
Contains more Calcium +493%
Contains more Magnesium +1963.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.8%
Contains more Selenium +1054.5%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Calcium +493%
Contains more Magnesium +1963.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +230.9%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains more Zinc +113.8%
Contains more Copper +95.2%
Contains more Manganese +322.8%
Contains more Selenium +1054.5%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%

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.
Flax
9
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Folate +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +486.2%
Contains more Fats +7296.5%
Contains more Carbs +466.3%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Water +1187.5%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +486.2%
Contains more Fats +7296.5%
Contains more Carbs +466.3%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Water +1187.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6535.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6535.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax True morels Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 2.3g True morels
Protein 18.29g 3.12g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.57g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 5.1g Flax
Calories 534kcal 31kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 27.3g 2.8g Flax
Calcium 255mg 43mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 392mg 19mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 194mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 411mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 4.34mg 2.03mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.625mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.587mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 2.2µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.069mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.252mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.44mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.136mg Flax
Folate 87µg 9µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.052g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.433g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Flax
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax True morels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.