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Chia seeds vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chia seeds and Fireweed

  • Chia seeds has 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 contains 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
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.
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% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
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 Vitamin AVitamin A +6563%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
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.
Chia seeds Fireweed
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Fireweed Opinion
Calories 486kcal 103kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 4.71g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 2.75g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 7.72g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 42.12g 19.22g Chia seeds
Magnesium 335mg 156mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 429mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 7.72mg 2.4mg Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 10.6g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.32mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 2.66mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 108mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 34mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 2.723mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 55.2µg 0.9µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.033mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.137mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 4.674mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 49µg 112µg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 3.33g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Fireweed
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
32%
Chia seeds
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 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.

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.