Cumin vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cumin and chia seeds
- Cumin has more iron, potassium, calcium, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; however, chia seeds are richer in fiber, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Cumin covers your daily iron needs 733% more than chia seeds.
- Chia seeds have 7 times less vitamin E than cumin. Cumin has 3.33mg of vitamin E, while chia seeds have 0.5mg.
- Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +339.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +759.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +961.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
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Protein
~16.54g
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Carbs
~42.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
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 | -53.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +508.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +621.7% |
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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| Iron | 66.36mg | 7.72mg | 733% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 23.665g | 136% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 34.4g | 96% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 55.2µg | 91% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 860mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 407mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 931mg | 631mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 2.309g | 29% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 2.723mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 8.83mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 0.5mg | 19% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 30.74g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Folate | 10µg | 49µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 3.33g | 8% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 335mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 1.6mg | 7% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 486kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.924mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 17.81g | 16.54g | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 4.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 42.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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
44%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)