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Flax seeds vs. Seeds, hemp seed, hulled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax seeds and Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

  • Flax seeds has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Seeds, hemp seed, hulled's daily need coverage for Manganese is 223% more.
  • Flax seeds contains 7 times more Fiber than Seeds, hemp seed, hulled. Flax seeds contains 27.3g of Fiber, while Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 4g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Seeds, hemp seed, hulled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 500% 21% 106% 298% 533% 270% 707% 0.65% 991% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.6%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0.66% 16% 0% 319% 66% 173% 0% 138% 0% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 49% 9% 5% 6%
Protein: 31.56 g
Fats: 48.75 g
Carbs: 8.67 g
Water: 4.96 g
Other: 6.06 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.1%
Contains more WaterWater +40.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
10% 11% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 38.1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 13% 21% 5% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.85 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +35.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Seeds, hemp seed, hulled Opinion
Calories 534kcal 553kcal Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Protein 18.29g 31.56g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Fats 42.16g 48.75g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Flax seeds
Net carbs 1.58g 4.67g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Carbs 28.88g 8.67g Flax seeds
Magnesium 392mg 700mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Calcium 255mg 70mg Flax seeds
Potassium 813mg 1200mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Iron 5.73mg 7.95mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Sugar 1.55g 1.5g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Fiber 27.3g 4g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 1.6mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Zinc 4.34mg 9.9mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Phosphorus 642mg 1650mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Sodium 30mg 5mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.8mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Manganese 2.482mg 7.6mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Selenium 25.4µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 1.275mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.285mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 9.2mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.6mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax seeds
Folate 87µg 110µg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Choline 78.7mg Flax seeds
Saturated Fat 3.663g 4.6g Flax seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 5.4g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 38.1g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.369mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Threonine 0.766mg 1.269mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.286mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Leucine 1.235mg 2.163mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Lysine 0.862mg 1.276mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Methionine 0.37mg 0.933mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.447mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Valine 1.072mg 1.777mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Histidine 0.472mg 0.969mg Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Fructose 0g 0.31g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Omega-3 - ALA 8.684g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 1.34g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 27.358g Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Flax seeds
61%
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
343%
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.937g)
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Seeds, hemp seed, hulled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170148/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.