Nuts vs Flaxseed
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA Foundation Foods
Flaxseed, ground is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Nuts 622
Flaxseed —
Protein (g)
Nuts 13.8
Flaxseed 18.0
Carbs (g)
Nuts 23.7
Flaxseed 34.4
Fat (g)
Nuts 57.7
Flaxseed 37.3
Fiber (g)
Nuts 5.20
Flaxseed 23.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Flaxseed, ground — 18.0g vs 13.8g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Flaxseed, ground scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Nuts | Flaxseed | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 622 kcal | — | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.50 g | 6.80 g | -63% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 18.0 g | -23% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 57.7 g | 37.3 g | +55% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.7 g | 34.4 g | -31% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.20 g | 23.1 g | -78% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.70 g | 3.28 g | +165% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 23.5 g | 5.94 g | +296% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.300 mg | 0.537 mg | -44% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.50 mg | 3.76 mg | -60% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.310 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.394 mg | 0.393 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 142 ug | 41.5 ug | +243% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 230 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.40 mg | 5.78 mg | -58% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 58.0 mg | 372 mg | -84% |
| Phosphorus, P | 371 mg | 556 mg | -33% |
| Potassium, K | 318 mg | 793 mg | -60% |
| Sodium, Na | 505 mg | 36.7 mg | +1275% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.94 mg | 4.74 mg | -38% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.180 mg | 1.34 mg | -87% |
| Manganese, Mn | 7.92 mg | 2.40 mg | +229% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 136 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | — | 545 kcal | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | — | 514 kcal | |
| Energy | 2602 kj | — | |
| Nitrogen | — | 3.40 g | |
| Ash | 2.30 g | 3.53 g | -35% |
| Biotin | — | 33.8 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 142 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 142 ug | — | |
| Betaine | — | 3.10 mg | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 3.67 ug | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.094 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.96 g | 1.91 g | +213% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.69 g | 1.19 g | +127% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.230 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 23.3 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | — | 5.76 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 c | — | 0.158 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 22.7 g | 24.7 g | -8% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 21.0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | — | 5.26 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.69 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 19.4 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.164 g | 0.301 g | -46% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.579 g | 0.931 g | -38% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.555 g | 0.938 g | -41% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.991 g | 1.38 g | -28% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.910 g | 0.933 g | -2% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.279 g | 0.403 g | -31% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.252 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.603 g | 1.12 g | -46% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.484 g | 0.572 g | -15% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.729 g | 1.14 g | -36% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.07 g | 2.21 g | -52% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.393 g | 0.514 g | -24% |
| Alanine | 0.817 g | 1.09 g | -25% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.27 g | 2.31 g | -45% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.50 g | 4.85 g | -48% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.772 g | 1.39 g | -44% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.846 g | 0.873 g | -3% |
| Serine | 0.696 g | 1.14 g | -39% |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0.191 g | |
| Cysteine | — | 0.553 g | |
| Daidzein | — | 0.015 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 0.013 mg | |
| Daidzin | — | 30.2 mg | |
| Genistin | — | 1.95 mg | |
| Glycitin | — | 31.5 mg | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 3.10 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 36.0 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 0 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 39.0 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 79.0 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 0.072 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +1275% in Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, unflavored, with salt added Biotin (Vitamin B7) +243% in Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, unflavored, with salt added Manganese, Mn +229% in Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, unflavored, with salt added Calcium, Ca -89% in Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, unflavored, with salt added
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