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Flax seeds vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flax seeds and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Potassium than Flax seeds.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax seeds is 125% higher.
  • Pasta has 43 times less Calcium than Flax seeds. Flax seeds have 255mg of Calcium, while Pasta has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2077.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3287.5%
Contains more IronIron +402.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1211.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +675%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +919%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1008%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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%
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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 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +686.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1291.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg

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
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3915.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1096.8%
Contains more WaterWater +885.1%

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
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5970.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6597%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%

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 Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Pasta Opinion
Calories 534kcal 131kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 5.15g Flax seeds
Fats 42.16g 1.05g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 1.58g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 28.88g 24.93g Flax seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Flax seeds
Magnesium 392mg 18mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 6mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 24mg Flax seeds
Iron 5.73mg 1.14mg Flax seeds
Sugar 1.55g Pasta
Fiber 27.3g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 0.093mg Flax seeds
Zinc 4.34mg 0.56mg Flax seeds
Phosphorus 642mg 63mg Flax seeds
Sodium 30mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax seeds
Manganese 2.482mg 0.224mg Flax seeds
Selenium 25.4µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.209mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.15mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.992mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.183mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.034mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 64µg Flax seeds
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.124g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.429g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.065mg Flax seeds
Threonine 0.766mg 0.134mg Flax seeds
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.197mg Flax seeds
Leucine 1.235mg 0.348mg Flax seeds
Lysine 0.862mg 0.097mg Flax seeds
Methionine 0.37mg 0.079mg Flax seeds
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.247mg Flax seeds
Valine 1.072mg 0.217mg Flax seeds
Histidine 0.472mg 0.103mg Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
62%
Flax seeds
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.