Sugar substitute vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sugar substitute and flax seeds different?
- Sugar substitute is higher in calcium; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flax seeds is 136% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 3 times more calcium than flax seeds. While sugar substitute contains 879mg of calcium, flax seeds contain only 255mg.
Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +6433.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1984.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +3481.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +17328.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +10750% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7925% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11181.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +10860% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +973.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1131.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3053.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +787.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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Other
~3.71g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +172.5% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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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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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 192% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1.644mg | 136% |
Copper | 0.007mg | 1.22mg | 135% |
Fiber | 0.6g | 27.3g | 107% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 2.482mg | 107% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 392mg | 92% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 642mg | 91% |
Iron | 0.16mg | 5.73mg | 70% |
Fats | 0g | 42.16g | 65% |
Calcium | 879mg | 255mg | 62% |
Selenium | 25.4µg | 46% | |
Zinc | 0.04mg | 4.34mg | 39% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 0.473mg | 35% |
Protein | 2.06g | 18.29g | 32% |
Sodium | 572mg | 30mg | 24% |
Potassium | 39mg | 813mg | 23% |
Folate | 87µg | 22% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 19% | |
Carbs | 84.77g | 28.88g | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 0.985mg | 18% |
Saturated fat | 3.663g | 17% | |
Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
Calories | 347kcal | 534kcal | 9% |
Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 84.17g | 1.58g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.03g | 1.55g | 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 |
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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
1%

62%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

191%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?

Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
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