Strawberries vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and flaxseeds:
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Strawberry has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and strawberry has 94% less calories than flaxseed - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and flaxseed has 534 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for flaxseeds, 13:20:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 20% |
| Fat | 7% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in flaxseeds comprise of 95% dietary fiber and 5% sugar.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and flaxseed has 18.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 97 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 87 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 431% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Strawberries | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 651 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 22.813 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 5.903 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 5.91 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or flaxseeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than flaxseed - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and flaxseed has 534 calories.
Does strawberries or flaxseeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and flaxseed has 28.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in flaxseeds comprise of 100% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does strawberries or flaxseeds contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 255mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or flaxseeds contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron.
Does strawberries or flaxseeds contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed has 813mg of potassium.