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Flax vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Pastry?

  • Flax is richer than Pastry in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 123% more.
  • Flax has 25 times more Magnesium than Pastry. While Flax has 392mg of Magnesium, Pastry has only 16mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Flax is lower.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types 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.
Flax
10
:
0
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +970%
Contains more Potassium +1232.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +970.2%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Equal in Selenium - 24.2
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +123.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +970%
Contains more Potassium +1232.8%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +718.9%
Contains more Copper +970.2%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Equal in Selenium - 24.2

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
6
:
5
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2152.4%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.4%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2152.4%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +274.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
:
2
Pastry
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Fats - 38.1
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +150.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Other +271%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Fats - 38.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.9%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +186.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 18.29g 7.3g Flax
Fats 42.16g 38.1g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 534kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 1.55g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 27.3g 1.5g Flax
Calcium 255mg 10mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.56mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 16mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 60mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 61mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 249mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.53mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.114mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.488mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 24.2µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.398mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.021mg Flax
Folate 87µg 78µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.085mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.196mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.272mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.508mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.142mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.129mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.362mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.308mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.156mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 9.643g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 4.894g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.