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Winged bean vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Winged bean and Flax different?

  • Winged bean is higher in Copper, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 105% higher.

Winged bean tuber, 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.
Winged bean
Winged bean
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +186.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1326.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +366.5%
Contains more Selenium +3528.6%
Winged bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 18% 20% 52% 5% 38% 462% 70% 4%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +186.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1326.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +212.2%
Contains more Manganese +366.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Winged bean
Winged bean
0
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +749.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.7%
Contains more Folate +357.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Winged bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 35% 31% 7% 18% 15% 0% 0%
Flax
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +749.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.7%
Contains more Folate +357.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winged bean
Winged bean
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +724.7%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +4584.4%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Winged bean
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Flax
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 Water +724.7%
Contains more Protein +57.7%
Contains more Fats +4584.4%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winged bean
Winged bean
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16411.5%
Winged bean
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.174 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3116.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16411.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Flax Opinion
Net carbs 28.1g 1.58g Winged bean
Protein 11.6g 18.29g Flax
Fats 0.9g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 28.1g 28.88g Flax
Calories 148kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Winged bean
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 30mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 24mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 45mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 586mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 35mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.39mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 1.386mg 1.22mg Winged bean
Manganese 0.532mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 0.7µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 19µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.451mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.64mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.592mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.143mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.599mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.241mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.222g 3.663g Winged bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.234g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Winged bean
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.