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Ice cream vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice cream and chia seeds

  • Ice cream contains less fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 135% higher.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +2292.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.5%
Contains more IronIron +8477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3917.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +719%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33937.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2966.7%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7512.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +951.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.6%
Contains more FatsFats +179.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.5%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 +28.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5135.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 23.665g 155%
Fiber 0.7g 34.4g 135%
Manganese 0.008mg 2.723mg 118%
Phosphorus 105mg 860mg 108%
Copper 0.023mg 0.924mg 100%
Selenium 1.8µg 55.2µg 97%
Iron 0.09mg 7.72mg 95%
Magnesium 14mg 335mg 76%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 8.83mg 54%
Calcium 128mg 631mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.62mg 48%
Zinc 0.69mg 4.58mg 35%
Fats 11g 30.74g 30%
Protein 3.5g 16.54g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg 16%
Saturated fat 6.79g 3.33g 16%
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg 15%
Calories 207kcal 486kcal 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 12%
Folate 5µg 49µg 11%
Potassium 199mg 407mg 6%
Carbs 23.6g 42.12g 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 16mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 2.309g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.