Wakame vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and flax seeds different?
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, fiber, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6 than wakame.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flax seeds is 132% higher.
- Wakame contains 29 times more sodium than flax seeds. While wakame contains 872mg of sodium, flax seeds contain only 30mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1526% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +329.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1042.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +702.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3528.6% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +466.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1049.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +503.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6487.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 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 | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12877.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13078.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 28.73g | 190% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 1.644mg | 132% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 27.3g | 107% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 1.22mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 642mg | 80% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 392mg | 68% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 42.16g | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 2.482mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 25.4µg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 5.73mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 30mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.473mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 4.34mg | 36% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 18.29g | 31% |
| Folate | 196µg | 87µg | 27% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 534kcal | 24% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 813mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 7.527g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 3.663g | 16% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 78.7mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 255mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 3.08mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 28.88g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.985mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | N/A |
| 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
26%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.