Chia seeds vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chia seeds and fireweed
- Chia seeds have more phosphorus, selenium, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B3, and calcium, while fireweed has more manganese.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 173% higher.
- Fireweed contains 61 times less selenium than chia seeds. Chia seeds contain 55.2µg of selenium, while fireweed contains 0.9µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Fireweed, leaves, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +221.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +696.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1778.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1017.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1120.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.723mg | 6.704mg | 173% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 108mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 0.9µg | 99% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 10.6g | 95% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.32mg | 67% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.4mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.033mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.632mg | 49% | |
| Fats | 30.74g | 2.75g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 156mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.356mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 4.674mg | 26% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 4.71g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 631mg | 429mg | 20% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 103kcal | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.66mg | 17% |
| Folate | 49µg | 112µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 19.22g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 494mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 8.62g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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148%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.