Flax vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flax and Khorasan wheat different?
- Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium, while Khorasan wheat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Khorasan wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 102% more than Flax.
- Flax contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Khorasan wheat. Flax contains 3.663g of Saturated Fat, while Khorasan wheat contains 0.196g.
Seeds, flaxseed and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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.
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Calcium
+1059.1%
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Iron
+52%
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Magnesium
+201.5%
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Phosphorus
+76.4%
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Potassium
+101.7%
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Zinc
+17.9%
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Copper
+141.1%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Manganese
+10.2%
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Selenium
+220.9%
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Calcium
+1059.1%
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Iron
+52%
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Magnesium
+201.5%
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Phosphorus
+76.4%
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Potassium
+101.7%
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Zinc
+17.9%
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Copper
+141.1%
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-83.3%
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Manganese
+10.2%
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Selenium
+220.9%
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+190.5%
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Vitamin B6
+82.6%
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Vitamin K
+138.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+96.8%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.949
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+190.5%
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Vitamin B6
+82.6%
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Vitamin K
+138.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+96.8%
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Vitamin B2
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.949
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.8%
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Fats
+1879.3%
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Other
+120.8%
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Carbs
+144.4%
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Water
+59.1%
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
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Protein
+25.8%
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Fats
+1879.3%
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+120.8%
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Carbs
+144.4%
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Water
+59.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3433.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4526.4%
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Saturated Fat
-94.6%
Saturated Fat:
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
28.73 g
Saturated Fat:
0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.621 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3433.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4526.4%
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Saturated Fat
-94.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+109.1%
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Glucose
+55%
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+109.1%
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+55%
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 59.48g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 14.54g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 2.13g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 70.58g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 337kcal |
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| Starch | 52.41g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 7.84g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 11.1g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 3.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 130mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 364mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 403mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 3.68mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.506mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 2.735mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 81.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.61mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 6.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.949mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.259mg |
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| Folate | 87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.13mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.442mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.566mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.112mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.416mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.251mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.772mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.687mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.379mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 0.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 0.213g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.621g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)