Flax seeds vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flax seeds and Shiitake different?
- Flax seeds are higher than Shiitake in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Calcium.
- Flax seeds covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 136% more than Shiitake.
- Flax seeds contain 128 times more Calcium than Shiitake. Flax seeds contain 255mg of Calcium, while Shiitake contains 2mg.
Seeds, flaxseed and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +1860% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1297.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +759.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +321.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +473.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +979.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +345.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +569.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.3% |
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:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +716.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8504.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +325.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +401.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1189.4% |
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:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +495% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 534kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 2.24g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 0.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 4.29g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 6.79g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 3.877mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.056mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
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