Flaxseed vs Macadamia nuts

Leader

Flaxseed8

Macadamia nuts2

Flaxseed leads 8–2 · 10 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Flaxseed comes out ahead, winning 8 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Flaxseed for more protein, more fiber, less sugar, less saturated fat, more potassium, more calcium, more iron and more magnesium.

Pick Macadamia nuts for less sodium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
WIN3.43 g
1.1 g
Carbohydrate
5.41 g
1.92 g
Fibermore is better
WIN5.11 g
1.2 g
Total sugarsless is better
WIN0.29 g
0.64 g
Total fat
7.9 g
10.55 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0.69 g
1.68 g
Sodiumless is better
5.62 mg
0.7 mgWIN
Potassiummore is better
WIN152.25 mg
51.25 mg
Calciummore is better
WIN47.75 mg
11.84 mg
Ironmore is better
WIN1.07 mg
0.51 mg
Magnesiummore is better
WIN73.41 mg
18.11 mg
Vitamin Cmore is better
0.11 mg
0.17 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.