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Butter vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter and Chia seeds

  • Butter contains less Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium than Chia seeds.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 236% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
Butter
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2529.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1595.8%
Contains more IronIron +38500%
Contains more CopperCopper +5675%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5420%

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.
Butter
Butter
7
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% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
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 +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 FatsFats +163.9%
Contains more WaterWater +209.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1845.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70100%
Contains more OtherOther +11900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +914.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 717kcal 486kcal Butter
Protein 0.85g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 81.11g 30.74g Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 0.06g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 0.06g 42.12g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Chia seeds
Magnesium 2mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 24mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 24mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 0.02mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Sugar 0.06g Chia seeds
Fiber 0g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.016mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 0.09mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 24mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 11mg 16mg Butter
Vitamin A 2499IU 54IU Butter
Vitamin A 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.5mg Butter
Manganese 0.004mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 1µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.17mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Butter
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Folate 3µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Butter
Choline 18.8mg Butter
Saturated Fat 50.489g 3.33g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 2.309g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.038mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 0.083mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.067mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.021mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.057mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.023mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
20%
Butter
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.