Fast food vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fast food and chia seeds
- Fast food has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, magnesium, selenium, iron, calcium, and vitamin B1.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 131% more than fast food.
- The glycemic index of fast food is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1140.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +917.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +663.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +541.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +662.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +562.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.8% |
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Protein
~16.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +109.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1308.6% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 23.665g | 147% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 34.4g | 131% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 860mg | 104% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 2.723mg | 103% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.924mg | 89% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 335mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 55.2µg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 7.72mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 631mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 30.74g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.62mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 8.83mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 4.58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 486kcal | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Folate | 80µg | 49µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.309g | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 407mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 42.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 16.52g | 16.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 17.83g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
43%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)