Sunday, February 2, 2014

Different Nutrition Information of Flaxseed ( From two sources: USADA and www.flaxcouncil.ca)

The two sources provide different nutrition information of flaxseed.

Info source: Info source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax
Flax seed(From USDA)
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy2,234 kJ (534 kcal)
Carbohydrates28.88 g
Sugars1.55 g
Dietary fiber27.3 g
Fat42.16 g
saturated3.663 g
monounsaturated7.527 g
polyunsaturated28.730 g
Protein18.29 g
Thiamine (vit. B1)1.644 mg (143%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)0.161 mg (13%)
Niacin (vit. B3)3.08 mg (21%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.985 mg (20%)
Vitamin B60.473 mg (36%)
Folate (vit. B9)0 μg (0%)
Vitamin C0.6 mg (1%)
Calcium255 mg (26%)
Iron5.73 mg (44%)
Magnesium392 mg (110%)
Phosphorus642 mg (92%)
Potassium813 mg (17%)
Zinc4.34 mg (46%)
Link to USDA Database entry
Percentages are roughly approximated
using US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database


-----------Below is Nutrition Facts from flaxcouncil.ca----------

The following is from:


Flax Nutrition Profile
While flax is rich in protein, research suggests that its health benefits probably have more to do with its fatty acid and fibre profile.


Nutrient Profile of Flax seed

Proximate

100 grams

Food Energy
450 Kilocalories (Calories)
Fat*
41.0 grams
Total Dietary Fibre
28.0 grams
Protein
20.0 grams

*Analysed by the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS ) Official Method Am 2-93, which is based on the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd. (FOSFA) Official Method. The American Organization of Analytical Chemists (AOAC International) Method 996.06 will produce a slightly lower fat content.

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