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White chocolate vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between White chocolate and Flax?

  • Flax is richer than White chocolate in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 132% more.
  • White chocolate has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Flax. While White chocolate has 19.412g of Saturated Fat, Flax has only 3.663g.

We used Candies, white chocolate and Seeds, 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 +28.1%
Contains more Iron +2287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.8%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +486.5%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +30925%
Contains more Selenium +464.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Iron +2287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +3166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.8%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +486.5%
Contains more Copper +1933.3%
Contains more Manganese +30925%
Contains more Selenium +464.4%

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.
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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.6%
Contains more Folate +1142.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.6%
Contains more Folate +1142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Protein +211.6%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +435.4%
Contains more Other +147.3%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
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
Contains more Carbs +105.1%
Contains more Protein +211.6%
Contains more Fats +31.4%
Contains more Water +435.4%
Contains more Other +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.1%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2736.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Flax Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 1.58g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 18.29g Flax
Fats 32.09g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 59.24g 28.88g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 534kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 1.55g Flax
Fiber 0.2g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 199mg 255mg Flax
Iron 0.24mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 12mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 176mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 286mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 90mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 0.74mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.06mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.008mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 4.5µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.31mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.161mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 7µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 4.3µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 19.412g 3.663g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 7.527g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 28.73g 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
White chocolate Flax
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
22%
White chocolate
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.749g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.