Baby food vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between baby food and chia seeds
- Baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, while chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and selenium.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 497% higher.
- Chia seeds contain 16 times less vitamin B2 than baby food. Baby food contains 2.717mg of vitamin B2, while chia seeds contain 0.17mg.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +235% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.1% |
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 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +636% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1498.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +598.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 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 | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1294.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 7.72mg | 497% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.17mg | 196% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 8.83mg | 162% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.62mg | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 23.665g | 146% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 34.4g | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 860mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.924mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 335mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 55.2µg | 53% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 30.74g | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 4.58mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 3.33g | 12% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 631mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 42.12g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 16.54g | 9% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 486kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 2.309g | 3% |
| Folate | 43µg | 49µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 407mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| 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
164%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)