Allspice vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between allspice and chia seeds?
- Allspice is higher in vitamin C and potassium, yet chia seeds are higher in phosphorus, selenium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 107% more.
- Allspice has 25 times more vitamin C than chia seeds. While allspice has 39.2mg of vitamin C, chia seeds have only 1.6mg.
We used Spices, allspice, ground and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +148.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +353.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +661.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1944.4% |
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 | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +513.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.09 g
Fats:
8.69 g
Carbs:
72.12 g
Water:
8.46 g
Other:
4.64 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.36 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 | -23.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +902.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.36g | 23.665g | 142% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 860mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 55.2µg | 95% |
| Fiber | 21.6g | 34.4g | 51% |
| Magnesium | 135mg | 335mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.62mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 1.6mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.924mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.86mg | 8.83mg | 37% |
| Fats | 8.69g | 30.74g | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 4.58mg | 32% |
| Protein | 6.09g | 16.54g | 21% |
| Potassium | 1044mg | 407mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 486kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 2.943mg | 2.723mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 72.12g | 42.12g | 10% |
| Iron | 7.06mg | 7.72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.66g | 2.309g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 77mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 661mg | 631mg | 3% |
| Folate | 36µg | 49µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 50.52g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.78g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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