Flax seeds vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flax seeds and rose hips
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc, while rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 473% more than flax seeds.
- Flax seeds contain 103 times more vitamin B1 than rose hips. While flax seeds contain 1.644mg of vitamin B1, rose hips contain only 0.016mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).
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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 | +468.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +440.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +979.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1636% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +952.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +143.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +522.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +555.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +70900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1783.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +502.3% |
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:
1.6 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
58.66 g
Other:
1.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1043.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +742.8% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.34 g
Fructose:
1.16 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1542.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +235% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 426mg | 473% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 192% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.016mg | 136% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.113mg | 123% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 61mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 69mg | 77% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 0.34g | 64% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.02mg | 64% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 1.06mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.25mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 5.84mg | 37% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 1.6g | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.076mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 217µg | 24% |
| Folate | 87µg | 3µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 19% | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 162kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 25.9µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 17% | |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 24.1g | 13% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 429mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 1.3mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 169mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 38.22g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.16g | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 14.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rose hips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.