Flax vs Soybean meal - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flax and Soybean meal different?
- Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium and Magnesium, however Soybean meal is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Soybean meal is 100% higher.
- Flax contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than Soybean meal. While Flax contains 3.663g of Saturated Fat, Soybean meal contains only 0.268g.
Seeds, flaxseed and Soy meal, defatted, raw are the varieties used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+28.1%
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Iron
+139.1%
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Potassium
+206.3%
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Copper
+63.9%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Sodium
-90%
Equal in Calcium - 244
Equal in Phosphorus - 701
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Magnesium
+28.1%
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Iron
+139.1%
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Potassium
+206.3%
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Copper
+63.9%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Sodium
-90%
Equal in Calcium - 244
Equal in Phosphorus - 701
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137.9%
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Vitamin B3
+19.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+55.9%
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Vitamin B5
+100.6%
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Vitamin B6
+20.3%
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Folate
+248.3%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+137.9%
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Vitamin B3
+19.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+55.9%
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Vitamin B5
+100.6%
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Vitamin B6
+20.3%
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Folate
+248.3%
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is
Vitamin Summary Score
63
63
Mineral Summary Score
181
266
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Protein
110%
295%
Carbohydrates
29%
36%
Fats
195%
11%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
Which food is preferable in case of diets?
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sugars?
Soybean meal contains less Sugars (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean meal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in minerals. See charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be definitely stated which food is richer in vitamins. See charts below for detailed information.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"
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| Calories | 534 | 337 |
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| Protein | 18.29 | 49.2 |
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| Fats | 42.16 | 2.39 |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6 | 0 |
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| Carbs | 28.88 | 35.89 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 5.73 | 13.7 |
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| Calcium | 255 | 244 |
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| Potassium | 813 | 2490 |
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| Magnesium | 392 | 306 |
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| Sugars | 1.55 |
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| Fiber | 27.3 |
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| Copper | 1.22 | 2 |
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| Zinc | 4.34 | 5.06 |
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| Phosphorus | 642 | 701 |
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| Sodium | 30 | 3 |
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| Vitamin A | 0 | 40 |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644 | 0.691 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161 | 0.251 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08 | 2.587 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985 | 1.976 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 | 0.569 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 4.3 |
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| Folate | 87 | 303 |
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| Trans Fat | 0 |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663 | 0.268 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527 | 0.409 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73 | 1.045 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297 | 0.653 |
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| Threonine | 0.766 | 1.952 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896 | 2.18 |
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| Leucine | 1.235 | 3.66 |
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| Lysine | 0.862 | 2.991 |
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| Methionine | 0.37 | 0.606 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957 | 2.346 |
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| Valine | 1.072 | 2.243 |
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| Histidine | 0.472 | 1.212 |
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| Fructose | 0 |
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