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Flax seeds vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax seeds and Soybean raw different?

  • Flax seeds are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Selenium, while Soybean raw is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily need of Iron 125% more than Flax seeds.
  • Flax seeds contain 3 times more Fiber than Soybean raw. Flax seeds contain 27.3g of Fiber, while Soybean raw contains 9.3g.

Seeds, flaxseed and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw types were 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" 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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121%
Contains more IronIron +174%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Calcium ~277mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~704mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.517mg

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 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +174.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +993%
Contains more FolateFolate +331%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
~equal in Carbs ~30.16g

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.3%

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 Soybean raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 534kcal 446kcal Flax seeds
Protein 18.29g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 42.16g 19.94g Flax seeds
Vitamin C 0.6mg 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 1.58g 20.86g Soybean raw
Carbs 28.88g 30.16g Soybean raw
Magnesium 392mg 280mg Flax seeds
Calcium 255mg 277mg Soybean raw
Potassium 813mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 5.73mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 1.55g 7.33g Flax seeds
Fiber 27.3g 9.3g Flax seeds
Copper 1.22mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.34mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 642mg 704mg Soybean raw
Sodium 30mg 2mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.482mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 25.4µg 17.8µg Flax seeds
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.874mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.623mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.793mg Flax seeds
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.377mg Flax seeds
Vitamin K 4.3µg 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 87µg 375µg Soybean raw
Choline 78.7mg 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 3.663g 2.884g Soybean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 4.404g Flax seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 11.255g Flax seeds
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 0.766mg 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 1.235mg 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 0.862mg 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.37mg 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 1.072mg 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 0.472mg 1.097mg Soybean raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Soybean raw
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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.