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Lupin Bean vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lupin Bean and Chia seeds

  • Lupin Bean has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds covers your daily need of Fiber 126% more than Lupin Bean.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
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 -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +520.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1137.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +543.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +571.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2023.1%

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 3.7% 0.42% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1683.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 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 +1125.5%
Contains more FatsFats +952.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.3%
Contains more OtherOther +772.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.73 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3141.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lupin Bean Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 119kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 15.57g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 2.92g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.08g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 9.88g 42.12g Chia seeds
Magnesium 54mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 51mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 245mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 1.2mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Fiber 2.8g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.231mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 1.38mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 128mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 4mg 16mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin A 7IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 0.676mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 2.6µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.17mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.188mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Lupin Bean
Folate 59µg 49µg Lupin Bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Lupin Bean
Saturated Fat 0.346g 3.33g Lupin Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.18g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.73g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.573mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.181mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.832mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.11mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.618mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.65mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.443mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lupin Bean 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
9%
Lupin Bean
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Lupin Bean
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.