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Water vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Water and Seed different?

  • Seed is higher than Water in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 138% more than Water.

Beverages, water, tap, well and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were used in this article.

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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.
Water
Water
1
:
9
Seed
Seed
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Calcium +20933.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +33400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +45700%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Calcium +20933.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +33400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +45700%
Contains more Copper +5675%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Water
Water
0
:
8
Seed
Seed
Water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
:
4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Water +1622.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4700%
Water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Seed
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 Water +1622.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Seed
Protein 0g 16.54g Seed
Fats 0g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 0g 42.12g Seed
Calories 0kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 3mg 631mg Seed
Iron 0mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 1mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 0mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 0mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 5mg 16mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.016mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg Seed
Folate 49µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Water
Saturated Fat 3.33g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Water
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/nutrients
  2. Seed - 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.