Nutrition Tier Lists: Seeds

Seeds. The often forgotten about food group is finally getting it's day in the sun. Just don't leave them there too long, or they may sprout and you'll have a completely different nutritional experience on your hands. While seeds are usually overlooked and assumed as just snacks or seasonings, today we're gonna find out if we've all been taking them for granted.

What I Would Change:
1. There are 42g of Carbohydrates in Chia Seeds, not 31g
2. Lentils should have probably been in the Bean Tier List, where they would have been given a solid A-Tier placement. However, even if they remained on this list, in hindsight, I would move them up to the A-Tier here as well.

All nutrient data is pulled from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.

Introducing: Seeds - 0:00
Chia Seed - 1:56
Fenugreek - 3:28
Flax Seed - 4:11
Hemp Seed - 5:12
Lentil (Read Description) - 6:17
Lotus Seed - 7:30
Poppy Seed - 8:18
Pumpkin Seed - 8:49
Safflower Seed - 9:25
Sesame Seed - 10:00
Sunflower Seed - 10:53
Watermelon Seed - 11:49
Conclusion - 12:22

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[stygianoatman]

With chia seeds, how come you say there's 34g of fiber per 100g, but 31g carbs per 100g? Fiber is a carb, so it cannot exceed total carbs. Unless that number is separate, but I kind of doubt chia seeds have that much. They should be keto, not a lot of carbs other than fiber in there.

[MapacheOculto]

Lentils got robbed, they are used in completely different ways to the other seeds in this list, in particular because of it being low in calories. You never would eat a whole plate of pumpkin seeds (or you probably shouldn't unless you are hiking or something like it). It'd made sense comparing them to other legumes...though yeah that would be mean repeats.

[catchEmAll]

I’m a chef and I’d love to see the breakdown you do for spices.

[divinejustice]

I love eating pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds as snacks because they are indeed very healthy and nutritious. Thanks for sharing this video!

[kaarlows]

Really would like a future video on oils.
And because of how they can be used, to be considered for cooking and for consuming raw/dressing.

[mazerumaze]

As a person who has grown up on Flaxseed as both a snack and a home remedy for stomach issues and with poppy seeds everywhere in desserts my grandma used to make, I'm really grateful for you shining some much needed light on those tiny natural suppliments.

[kyle_a_c]

Talon, I cannot express how much I appreciate these videos, please keep making them

[paulman-nfmw]

Honey honey, Talon Fitness posted a new food tier video!

[billrakowski]

Great video. You introduced me to some seeds I didn't know about. How about tackling mushrooms. There are a variety of mushrooms available now and many with their own unique nutritional profile.

[Leodorant]

We need a tierlist of snacks going from C tier to Z tier :D Usually all of the foods you show are more or less healthy and nuances decide where they go on the list. How about almost exclusively bad foods, from which some may be acceptable ^^

[appolop]

Please cover the human organ, and foods that help our organs. Example, enlarge prostate, gallstones, fatty non-alcoholic liver, etc, ... P.S. We all know your not a doctor, but your knowledge of food sources and what it does to our body, helps us alot. Thank You!

[Bugman]

Pretty crazy how just a couple tablespoons of hulled hemp seeds provide such a large source of important minerals that can be a bit more difficult to acquire on a mostly plant-based diet. They are perfect in smoothies and oatmeal.

[Poubom]

A dairy tier list would be super interesting. Love the vids!

[stephenlopez]

you are doing the world a service with this stuff my friend. i lift a lot but nutrition isnt my strong suit. this whole series is helping me streamline my diet

[neptis]

You're the best and the most complete channel on nutrition that I have ever come across. Seriously. These videos provide as much value as all the books that I've read about nutrition, and I've read a few of them

[ansjiksksjsh]

Just found your channel like 2 days ago and I’ve watched all you’re videos. This series is great

[edgarsnake]

This is another great overview of the subject at hand--seeds. Very informative. I've been putting your series of videos in a file that I use as an 'all I need to know about food' reference. It helps in my battle against the ill-advised foods that lurk on the edge of my will-power.

[BrownWithAFrown]

Just like all the videos you have presented us. I continue to rewatch them for my enjoyment and also to test myself. Thank you kind person for making such informal joyous content.

[TasteOfButterflies]

You could do a tier list on caffeine sources: coffee, tea [black tea, green tea, matcha...], cacao [cocoa drink, cacao nibs, chocolate...], yerba maté...


It's actually pretty crazy how so many different plants evolved to produce this one molecule.

[tangerinetangerine]

Chia is great in overnight oats because it turns to jelly. ☺️