Acorns, raw vs Flaxseed

Acorns, raw1

Leader

Flaxseed7

Flaxseed leads 7–1 · 8 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Flaxseed comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Acorns, raw for less sodium.

Pick Flaxseed for more protein, less saturated fat, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
1.59 g
3.43 gWIN
Carbohydrate
10.53 g
5.41 g
Fibermore is better
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5.11 g
Total sugarsless is better
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0.29 g
Total fat
6.17 g
7.9 g
Saturated fatless is better
0.8 g
0.69 gWIN
Sodiumless is better
WIN0 mg
5.62 mg
Potassiummore is better
139.28 mg
152.25 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
10.59 mg
47.75 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
0.2 mg
1.07 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
16.02 mg
73.41 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
0.11 mgWIN
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.