Flaxseed

About this record

Flaxseed is listed here under Nuts & Seeds, with the preparation “Preparation not stated”, from the source record “Seeds, flaxseed”. 29 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent), Biotin (B7); missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Thiamin (B1): 3rd of 743 foods with a value (1.64 mg per 100 g)
• Magnesium: 6th of 772 foods with a value (392 mg per 100 g)
• Phosphorus: 12th of 782 foods with a value (642 mg per 100 g)
• Potassium: 13th of 779 foods with a value (813 mg per 100 g)
• Copper: 26th of 744 foods with a value (1.22 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Seeds, flaxseed” (release 2018-04 (CSV)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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