Chia seeds vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and allspice?
- Chia seeds are higher in phosphorus, selenium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet allspice is higher in vitamin C and potassium.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 107% more.
- Chia seeds have 20 times more selenium than allspice. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, allspice has only 2.7µg.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, allspice, ground types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +148.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +353.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +661.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1944.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +513.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
6.09 g
Fats:
8.69 g
Carbs:
72.12 g
Water:
8.46 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.36 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +902.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 2.36g | 142% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 113mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 2.7µg | 95% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 21.6g | 51% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 135mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.101mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 39.2mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.553mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 2.86mg | 37% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 8.69g | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.01mg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 6.09g | 21% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 1044mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 486kcal | 263kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 2.943mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 72.12g | 10% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 7.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.063mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.66g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 2.55g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 661mg | 3% |
| Folate | 49µg | 36µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 50.52g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 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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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.78g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
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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