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Wheat Bread vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat Bread and chia seeds

  • Wheat Bread contains less fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, selenium, and zinc than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 119% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 38 times less sodium than wheat Bread. Wheat Bread contains 601mg of sodium, while chia seeds contain 16mg.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +467.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.5%
Contains more IronIron +88.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.3%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 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 +32.4%
Contains more WaterWater +317.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +619.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 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 -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1275.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 23.665g 146%
Fiber 4.7g 34.4g 119%
Phosphorus 188mg 860mg 96%
Copper 0.198mg 0.924mg 81%
Magnesium 59mg 335mg 66%
Manganese 1.377mg 2.723mg 59%
Calcium 165mg 631mg 47%
Iron 4.09mg 7.72mg 45%
Fats 4.27g 30.74g 41%
Selenium 33.4µg 55.2µg 40%
Zinc 1.47mg 4.58mg 28%
Sodium 601mg 16mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.17mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 8.83mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.62mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.989g 3.33g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Folate 86µg 49µg 9%
Calories 313kcal 486kcal 9%
Protein 12.96g 16.54g 7%
Potassium 223mg 407mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Carbs 55.77g 42.12g 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.019g 2.309g 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.6mg 2%
Net carbs 51.07g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 6.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
36%
Wheat Bread
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.341g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.