Flax seeds vs. Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flax seeds and seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, potassium, manganese, and calcium; however, seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is richer in vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 60% more.
- Flax seeds contain 18 times more saturated fat than seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted. Flax seeds contain 3.663g of saturated fat, while seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted contains 0.207g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted.
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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 | +12% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +231.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1095.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.8% |
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:
35.62 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
48.73 g
Water:
6.41 g
Other:
6.85 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1664% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.6% |
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Water
~6.41g
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
0.207 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.272 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.584 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2667.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1713.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.584g | 181% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 109% | |
| Fats | 42.16g | 2.39g | 61% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 3.996mg | 60% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.733mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 1.161mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 1.153mg | 41% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 35.62g | 35% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 68mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.998mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.412mg | 19% |
| Folate | 87µg | 159µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 77mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 0.272g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 0.207g | 16% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 4.86mg | 11% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 342kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 350mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 48.73g | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 5.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 2.265mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 638mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 48.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 1.579mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 2.54mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 1.774mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 2.258mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.995mg | 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
191%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defatted is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.