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Flax vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Purple mangosteen?

  • Flax is richer than Purple mangosteen in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 133% more.
  • Flax has 80 times more Phosphorus than Purple mangosteen. While Flax has 642mg of Phosphorus, Purple mangosteen has only 8mg.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack 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.
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +1810%
Contains more Magnesium +2915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +7925%
Contains more Potassium +1593.8%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +1668.1%
Contains more Manganese +2333.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
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 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2025%
Contains more Iron +1810%
Contains more Magnesium +2915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +7925%
Contains more Potassium +1593.8%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +1668.1%
Contains more Manganese +2333.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2978.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2527.8%
Contains more Folate +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +383.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2978.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2527.8%
Contains more Folate +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4361%
Contains more Fats +7169%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Other +2218.8%
Contains more Water +1062.9%
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
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +4361%
Contains more Fats +7169%
Contains more Carbs +61.3%
Contains more Other +2218.8%
Contains more Water +1062.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 18.29g 0.41g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.58g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 17.91g Flax
Calories 534kcal 73kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 27.3g 1.8g Flax
Calcium 255mg 12mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.3mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 13mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 8mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 48mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 4.34mg 0.21mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.069mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.102mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Purple mangosteen
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2.9mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.054mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.054mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.286mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.032mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.018mg Flax
Folate 87µg 31µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 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 Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.