Chia seeds vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and almonds?
- Chia seeds are higher in selenium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet almonds are higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 168% more.
- Chia seeds have 13 times more selenium than almonds. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, almonds have only 4.1µg.
- The glycemic index of almonds is lower.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Nuts, almonds 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 | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +134.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1246.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +144.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5026% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +569.4% |
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:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.4% |
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
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1266.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 25.63mg | 168% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 4.1µg | 93% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 12.5g | 88% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 12.329g | 76% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 1.138mg | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 31.551g | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 481mg | 54% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.71mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 269mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.205mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 3.618mg | 33% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 49.93g | 30% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 2.179mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 270mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.12mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 1.031mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 733mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 16.54g | 21.15g | 9% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 21.55g | 7% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 579kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 3.802g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 49µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 12.32g | 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%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)