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Chia seeds vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chia seeds and absinthe different?

  • Chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than absinthe.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index (0) than chia seeds (15).

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof are the varieties used in this article.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20250%
Contains more IronIron +19200%
Contains more CopperCopper +4300%
Contains more ZincZinc +11350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15027.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67823.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +891.4%
Contains more OtherOther +785.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Absinthe DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0g 158%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Phosphorus 860mg 4mg 122%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.018mg 118%
Selenium 55.2µg 0µg 100%
Copper 0.924mg 0.021mg 100%
Iron 7.72mg 0.04mg 96%
Magnesium 335mg 0mg 80%
Calcium 631mg 0mg 63%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.013mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.006mg 51%
Fats 30.74g 0g 47%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.04mg 41%
Protein 16.54g 0g 33%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0g 15%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.004mg 13%
Potassium 407mg 2mg 12%
Folate 49µg 0µg 12%
Calories 486kcal 295kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Absinthe
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
32%
Chia seeds
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.