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Flax vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Flax and Whipped cream

  • Whipped cream contains less Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Zinc than Flax.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 134% higher.
  • Flax is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Calcium +152.5%
Contains more Iron +11360%
Contains more Magnesium +3463.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +621.3%
Contains more Potassium +453.1%
Contains more Zinc +1073%
Contains more Copper +12100%
Contains more Manganese +248100%
Contains more Selenium +1714.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Calcium +152.5%
Contains more Iron +11360%
Contains more Magnesium +3463.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +621.3%
Contains more Potassium +453.1%
Contains more Zinc +1073%
Contains more Copper +12100%
Contains more Manganese +248100%
Contains more Selenium +1714.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%

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.
Flax
Flax
8
:
4
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.7%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1053.7%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
4
:
1
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Protein +471.6%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Water +781.2%
Flax
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
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +471.6%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +131.2%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Water +781.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
0
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3382.4%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3382.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flax Whipped cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 18.29g 3.2g Flax
Fats 42.16g 22.22g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 12.49g Flax
Calories 534kcal 257kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 8g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 101mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.05mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 11mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 89mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 147mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 4.34mg 0.37mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.01mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.001mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 1.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 685IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.64mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.037mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.065mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.07mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.305mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.041mg Flax
Folate 87µg 3µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Whipped cream
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.9µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.045mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.144mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.194mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.313mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.254mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.08mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.154mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.214mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.087mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 13.831g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 6.418g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.825g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Flax Whipped cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.168g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.