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Chia seeds vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chia seeds and oyster breaded and fried

  • Chia seeds are richer in phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet oyster breaded and fried is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for oyster breaded and fried is 750% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 10 times more calcium than oyster breaded and fried. Chia seeds contain 631mg of calcium, while oyster breaded and fried contains 62mg.
  • Oyster breaded and fried has a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +477.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +917.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1802.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.5%
~equal in Iron ~6.95mg

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% 0% 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 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +435.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +144.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +262.5%
Contains more OtherOther +107.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1015.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
29% 42% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.197g

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 Oyster breaded and fried
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Oyster breaded and fried DV% diff.
Zinc 4.58mg 87.13mg 750%
Vitamin B12 0µg 15.63µg 651%
Copper 0.924mg 4.294mg 374%
Fiber 34.4g 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.313g 136%
Phosphorus 860mg 159mg 100%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.49mg 97%
Magnesium 335mg 58mg 66%
Calcium 631mg 62mg 57%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.65mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.15mg 39%
Fats 30.74g 12.58g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 71mg 24%
Selenium 55.2µg 66.5µg 21%
Sodium 16mg 417mg 17%
Protein 16.54g 8.77g 16%
Calories 486kcal 199kcal 14%
Vitamin A 90µg 10%
Iron 7.72mg 6.95mg 10%
Carbs 42.12g 11.62g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 4.702g 6%
Potassium 407mg 244mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 5%
Folate 49µg 31µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.202mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.33g 3.197g 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 11.62g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.396mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.202g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.218g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.048g 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
Chia seeds Oyster breaded and fried
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
470%
Oyster breaded and fried

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/nutrients

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

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