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Wasabi vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wasabi and Flaxseed oil?

  • Wasabi is richer than Flaxseed oil in Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for Potassium is 16% more.
  • Wasabi has 14 times more Calcium than Flaxseed oil. While Wasabi has 128mg of Calcium, Flaxseed oil has only 9mg.

We used Wasabi, root, raw and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types 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 Calcium +1322.2%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +1732.3%
Contains more Zinc +422.6%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1322.2%
Contains more Iron +202.9%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +1732.3%
Contains more Zinc +422.6%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%

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.
Wasabi
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Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1197.3%
Contains more Carbs +5935.9%
Contains more Water +43093.8%
Contains more Other +2642.9%
Contains more Fats +15615.9%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +1197.3%
Contains more Carbs +5935.9%
Contains more Water +43093.8%
Contains more Other +2642.9%
Contains more Fats +15615.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 0.39g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 0.37g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 23.54g 0.39g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Fiber 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 9mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.34mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 15mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 27mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 31mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 1.62mg 0.31mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.067mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.141mg Wasabi
Vitamin A 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin E 0.71mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin C 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg Wasabi
Vitamin K 3.3µg Flaxseed oil
Trans Fat 0g 0.184g Wasabi
Saturated Fat 9.047g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 15.679g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wasabi Flaxseed oil
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
25%
Wasabi
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.047g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/nutrients
  2. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.