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Papadum vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papadum and Chia seeds?

  • Papadum is richer in Folate, and Potassium, yet Chia seeds is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds's daily need coverage for Selenium is 85% higher.
  • Papadum has 109 times more Sodium than Chia seeds. Papadum has 1745mg of Sodium, while Chia seeds has 16mg.

We used Papad and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this comparison.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 PotassiumPotassium +145.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +341.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +565.1%
~equal in Iron ~7.72mg
~equal in Copper ~0.924mg

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 0% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +499.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~54IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +845.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +334%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1961.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 371kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 25.56g 16.54g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 41.27g 7.72g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 42.12g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Chia seeds
Magnesium 271mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 143mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 1000mg 407mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 7.72mg Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.998mg 0.924mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 385mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 1745mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 1.562mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 8.3µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.17mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 219µg 49µg Papadum
Trans Fat 0.14g Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 1.084g 3.33g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.886mg 0.709mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.801mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.371mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.97mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 1.016mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.95mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.531mg Papadum
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
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.246g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.