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Seaweed vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between seaweed and chia seeds

  • Seaweed contains less fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, and calcium than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 132% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.3%
Contains more IronIron +170.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +610.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1947.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1261.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7785.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +267.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1778.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1306.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +884.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5389.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2256.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50251.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Chia seeds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 23.665g 157%
Fiber 1.3g 34.4g 132%
Phosphorus 42mg 860mg 117%
Manganese 0.2mg 2.723mg 110%
Selenium 0.7µg 55.2µg 99%
Copper 0.13mg 0.924mg 88%
Iron 2.85mg 7.72mg 61%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 8.83mg 52%
Magnesium 121mg 335mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.62mg 48%
Fats 0.56g 30.74g 46%
Calcium 168mg 631mg 46%
Folate 180µg 49µg 33%
Protein 1.68g 16.54g 30%
Zinc 1.23mg 4.58mg 30%
Calories 43kcal 486kcal 22%
Saturated fat 0.247g 3.33g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Carbs 9.57g 42.12g 11%
Sodium 233mg 16mg 9%
Potassium 89mg 407mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 1.6mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chia seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Seaweed
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.