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Adzuki bean vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between adzuki bean and chia seeds?

  • Adzuki bean is higher in folate and potassium, yet chia seeds are higher in selenium, fiber, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for folate is 143% more.
  • Adzuki bean has 3 times more potassium than chia seeds. While adzuki bean has 1254mg of potassium, chia seeds have only 407mg.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.

We used Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +856.1%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1680.6%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
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 ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +131.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5700%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
11% 8% 81%
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 -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4518%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20842.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 23.665g 157%
Folate 622µg 49µg 143%
Selenium 3.1µg 55.2µg 95%
Fiber 12.7g 34.4g 87%
Phosphorus 381mg 860mg 68%
Calcium 66mg 631mg 57%
Magnesium 127mg 335mg 50%
Fats 0.53g 30.74g 46%
Manganese 1.73mg 2.723mg 43%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 8.83mg 39%
Iron 4.98mg 7.72mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 27%
Potassium 1254mg 407mg 25%
Copper 1.094mg 0.924mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.191g 3.33g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.62mg 14%
Calories 329kcal 486kcal 8%
Carbs 62.9g 42.12g 7%
Protein 19.87g 16.54g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.17mg 4%
Zinc 5.04mg 4.58mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 50.2g 7.72g N/A
Sodium 5mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.674mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.668mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.497mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.21mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.023mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Chia seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.139g)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - 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.