Flax seeds vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between flax seeds and pumpkin pie?
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and zinc, yet pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin A.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 122% higher.
- Flax seeds have 28 times more magnesium than pumpkin pie. Flax seeds have 392mg of magnesium, while pumpkin pie has 14mg.
We used Seeds, flaxseed and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +2700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +298.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +536.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +724.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1012.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +692.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +993.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +370.4% |
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 | +828.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +650.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +234.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +332.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +624% |
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
1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.77 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1523.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.7% |
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:
10.73 g
Sucrose:
9.3 g
Glucose:
3.78 g
Fructose:
2.85 g
Lactose:
2 g
Maltose:
0.95 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +708.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +845% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.77g | 180% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.177mg | 122% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.148mg | 119% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 1.8g | 102% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.227mg | 98% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 14mg | 90% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 81mg | 80% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.9mg | 60% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 9.75g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 448µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.39mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.4µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.063mg | 32% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 3.9g | 29% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 167mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 64mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.35µg | 15% |
| Folate | 87µg | 26µg | 15% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 243kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 1.107mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.452mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 239mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 1.988g | 8% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 37.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 13.2µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 4.6g | 7% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.85g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 34.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 33.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 18.88g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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