Flaxseeds vs Walnuts

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Flaxseeds is generally healthier

Flaxseeds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (534 vs 654), more protein (18g vs 9g), more fiber (27g vs 6.7g), less sugar (1.6g vs 2.6g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Flaxseeds

534 kcal

More Protein

Flaxseeds

18g

More Fiber

Flaxseeds

27g

Less Sugar

Flaxseeds

1.6g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Flaxseeds
534
Walnuts
654
Proteinper 100g
Flaxseeds
18g
Walnuts
9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Flaxseeds
29g
Walnuts
14g
Fatper 100g
Flaxseeds
42g
Walnuts
65g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientFlaxseedsWalnutsDifference
Calories534kcal654kcal-120.0kcal
Protein18g9g+9.0g
Carbohydrates29g14g+15.0g
Fat42g65g-23.0g
Fiber27g6.7g+20.3g
Sugar1.6g2.6g-1.0g
Sodium30mg2mg+28.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Flaxseeds

Per 100g:534 calories
Per cup (150g):801 calories
Per serving (85g):454 calories

Walnuts

Per 100g:654 calories
Per cup (150g):981 calories
Per serving (85g):556 calories

Diet Compatibility

Flaxseeds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Walnuts

VeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Flaxseeds

  • Lower in calories (534 vs 654)
  • Higher in protein (18g vs 9g)
  • More fiber (27g vs 6.7g)
  • Less sugar (1.6g vs 2.6g)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Walnuts

  • Lower in carbs (14g vs 29g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 30mg)

Common Uses

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