Garlic powder vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between garlic powder and flax seeds
- Garlic powder is richer in vitamin B6, while flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Flax seeds cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 101% more than garlic powder.
- Garlic powder has 3 times more vitamin B6 than flax seeds. Garlic powder has 1.654mg of vitamin B6, while flax seeds have 0.473mg.
- Garlic powder is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, garlic powder and Seeds, flaxseed.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +409.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.5% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +249.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +975% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5675.3% |
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Water
~6.96g
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Other
~3.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6445.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16040.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.05 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +78.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +471.4% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.178g | 28.73g | 190% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.435mg | 1.644mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.654mg | 0.473mg | 91% |
| Copper | 0.533mg | 1.22mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 77mg | 392mg | 75% |
| Fiber | 9g | 27.3g | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.979mg | 2.482mg | 65% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 42.16g | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 414mg | 642mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.115g | 7.527g | 19% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 255mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.249g | 3.663g | 16% |
| Carbs | 72.73g | 28.88g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.796mg | 3.08mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.99mg | 4.34mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1193mg | 813mg | 11% |
| Folate | 47µg | 87µg | 10% |
| Calories | 331kcal | 534kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.743mg | 0.985mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 25.4µg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.55g | 18.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 4.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.67mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.161mg | 2% |
| Choline | 67.5mg | 78.7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.65mg | 5.73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.73g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.43g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.414mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.728mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.768mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.111mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.525mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.667mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)