Chocolate vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chocolate and Chia seeds different?
- Chia seeds is higher than Chocolate in Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Chia seeds covers your daily need of Fiber 110% more than Chocolate.
- Chocolate contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Chia seeds. Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Chia seeds contains 3.33g.
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +129.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1026.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1740% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1117.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +497.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.4% |
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Fats
~30.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
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 | +313.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2067.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 546kcal | 486kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 16.54g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 30.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 7.72g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 42.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 335mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 631mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg | 407mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 34.4g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.924mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg | 4.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 860mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg | 2.723mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 8.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 49µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 3.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g | 2.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 23.665g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 5.835g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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