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Flax seeds vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between flax seeds and maple syrup

  • Flax seeds have more copper, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc, while maple syrup has more vitamin B2.
  • Flax seeds cover your daily need for copper, 134% more than maple syrup.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.5%
Contains more IronIron +5109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6677.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4818.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +688.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45625%
Contains more FatsFats +70166.7%
Contains more OtherOther +689.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.1%
Contains more WaterWater +365.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +68327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4971.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Maple syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax seeds Maple syrup DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.017g 191%
Copper 1.22mg 0.018mg 134%
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.066mg 132%
Fiber 27.3g 0g 109%
Phosphorus 642mg 2mg 91%
Magnesium 392mg 21mg 88%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 1.27mg 85%
Iron 5.73mg 0.11mg 70%
Fats 42.16g 0.06g 65%
Selenium 25.4µg 0.6µg 45%
Protein 18.29g 0.04g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.002mg 36%
Zinc 4.34mg 1.47mg 26%
Folate 87µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.036mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.527g 0.011g 19%
Manganese 2.482mg 2.908mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.081mg 19%
Potassium 813mg 212mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.663g 0.007g 17%
Calcium 255mg 102mg 15%
Choline 78.7mg 1.6mg 14%
Calories 534kcal 260kcal 14%
Carbs 28.88g 67.04g 13%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.52g 1%
Sodium 30mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.58g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 60.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0%
Valine 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax seeds Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
62%
Flax seeds
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax seeds
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.91g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.