Flax seeds vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between flax seeds and mayonnaise
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and selenium; however, mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K.
- Flax seeds cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 136% more than mayonnaise.
- Flax seeds have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.
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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 | +39100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3087.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3965% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2628.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6321.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2793.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2957.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35357.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1004.3% |
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 | +16340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +747.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5812.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +958.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3690.7% |
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:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1805.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4966.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +211.1% |
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
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.6% |
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:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +139.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +900% |
| 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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.01mg | 136% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.019mg | 133% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 163µg | 132% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 0g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.007mg | 108% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 44.69g | 106% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 1mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 21mg | 89% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.21mg | 69% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 74.85g | 50% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 2.3µg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 0.15mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 11.703g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.008mg | 36% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 0.96g | 35% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 635mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 8mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 20mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 16.843g | 23% |
| Folate | 87µg | 5µg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 3.28mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.172mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 42mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 0.57g | 9% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 34.2mg | 8% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 680kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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.