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Yellow beans vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yellow beans and Flax different?

  • Flax is higher than Yellow beans in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 121% more than Yellow beans.

Beans, yellow, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, flaxseed types were 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.
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
1
:
9
Flax
Flax
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +311.3%
Contains more Iron +131%
Contains more Magnesium +429.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.8%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.4%
Contains more Copper +555.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +1853.8%
Yellow beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 93% 53% 79% 29% 1% 29% 62% 60% 8%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +311.3%
Contains more Iron +131%
Contains more Magnesium +429.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250.8%
Contains more Potassium +150.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.4%
Contains more Copper +555.9%
Contains more Manganese +445.5%
Contains more Selenium +1853.8%

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.
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
3
:
7
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.9%
Equal in Folate - 87
Yellow beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 19% 0% 6% 47% 24% 14% 14% 30% 61% 0% 9%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.9%
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +804.9%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +3803.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +147.3%
Yellow beans
9% 25% 63%
Protein: 9.16 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 25.28 g
Water: 62.98 g
Other: 1.5 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 +804.9%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +3803.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Other +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7907.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6065.2%
Yellow beans
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7907.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6065.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow beans Flax Opinion
Net carbs 14.88g 1.58g Yellow beans
Protein 9.16g 18.29g Flax
Fats 1.08g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 25.28g 28.88g Flax
Calories 144kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0.34g 1.55g Yellow beans
Fiber 10.4g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 62mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.48mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 74mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 183mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 325mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 5mg 30mg Yellow beans
Zinc 1.06mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.186mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.455mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 1.3µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Yellow beans
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.31mg Yellow beans
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.6mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B1 0.187mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.708mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 81µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 3.5µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.386mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.405mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.732mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.629mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.138mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.496mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.479mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.255mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.279g 3.663g Yellow beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellow beans 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
18%
Yellow beans
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Yellow beans
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Yellow beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173752/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.