Wakame vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wakame and chia seeds
- Chia seeds are higher than wakame in fiber, phosphorus, selenium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 136% more than wakame.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +213.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +714% |
| Contains more IronIron | +254.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1105.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +975% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +451.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1279.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +445.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4703.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
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 | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3881% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10755.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 23.665g | 156% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 34.4g | 136% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 860mg | 111% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 55.2µg | 99% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.924mg | 71% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 7.72mg | 69% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 2.723mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 335mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 631mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.62mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 30.74g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 8.83mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 4.58mg | 38% |
| Folate | 196µg | 49µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 16mg | 37% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 16.54g | 27% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 486kcal | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 3.33g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 50mg | 407mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 42.12g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 2.309g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A | |
| 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)