Flax seeds vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flax seeds and bran raw
- Flax seeds have more copper, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B3, while bran raw has more manganese, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Bran raw covers your daily need for manganese, 137% more than flax seeds.
- Flax seeds contain 4 times more calcium than bran raw. While flax seeds contain 255mg of calcium, bran raw contains only 58mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Oat bran, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +339.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
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:
17.3 g
Fats:
7.03 g
Carbs:
66.22 g
Water:
6.55 g
Other:
2.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +499.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.3% |
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Protein
~17.3g
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Water
~6.55g
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
1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.766 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +216.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +938.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 2.766g | 173% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 5.63mg | 137% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.403mg | 91% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 7.03g | 54% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 15.4g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 1.17mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 235mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 45.2µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.165mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 58mg | 20% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 246kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.934mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 734mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 2.376g | 13% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 66.22g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.328g | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.494mg | 10% |
| Folate | 87µg | 52µg | 9% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 32.2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 566mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 1.01mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 5.41mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 17.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 3.2µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 50.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.374mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
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Comparison summary
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 is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)