Flax seeds vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between flax seeds and spelt
- Flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B6, while spelt is higher in vitamin B3 and manganese.
- Flax seeds cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 107% more than spelt.
- Flax seeds have 9 times more calcium than spelt. Flax seeds have 255mg of calcium, while spelt has 27mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 | +188.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +844.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +351.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.258g | 183% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.364mg | 107% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.511mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 10.7g | 66% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 2.43g | 61% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 136mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 401mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 11.7µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 6.843mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 27mg | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 2.983mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.23mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 0.445g | 18% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 4.44mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 0.406g | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 70.19g | 14% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 388mg | 13% |
| Folate | 87µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 3.28mg | 10% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 338kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 14.57g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.068mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1635% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.3% |
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
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1591.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2183.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.9% |
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:
53.92 g
Sucrose:
0.59 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
5.15 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +94.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +110% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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