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Black pepper vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black pepper and Chia seeds?

  • Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, yet Chia seeds is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 436% higher.
  • Black pepper has 3 times more Potassium than Chia seeds. Black pepper has 1329mg of Potassium, while Chia seeds has 407mg.

We used Spices, pepper, black and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
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 +226.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1026.5%

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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
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% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +913%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 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 CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +107.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +842.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 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 -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +212.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2271.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 251kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 10.39g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 3.26g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 38.65g 7.72g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 42.12g Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 443mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 1329mg 407mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 7.72mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Chia seeds
Fiber 25.3g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 1.33mg 0.924mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 158mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 20mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 547IU 54IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.5mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 2.723mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.17mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 3.33g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.244mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.014mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.244mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.096mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.547mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.159mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Chia seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Black pepper
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.938g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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 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.

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.