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Chia seeds vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chia seeds and apple strudel

  • The amount of fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, selenium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 in chia seeds is higher than in apple strudel.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 129% more than apple strudel.
  • Apple strudel has 42 times less calcium than chia seeds. Chia seeds have 631mg of calcium, while apple strudel has 15mg.
  • Apple strudel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Strudel, apple.

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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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.2%
Contains more IronIron +1738.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2980%
Contains more ZincZinc +2310.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2506.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1333.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804.9%

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2575.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.5%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +650%
~equal in Carbs ~41.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.5%

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 Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Apple strudel DV% diff.
Fiber 34.4g 2.2g 129%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 5.315g 122%
Phosphorus 860mg 33mg 118%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.19mg 110%
Copper 0.924mg 0.03mg 99%
Iron 7.72mg 0.42mg 91%
Selenium 55.2µg 6.1µg 89%
Magnesium 335mg 9mg 78%
Calcium 631mg 15mg 62%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.33mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.04mg 48%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.19mg 40%
Fats 30.74g 11.2g 30%
Protein 16.54g 3.3g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.025mg 11%
Calories 486kcal 274kcal 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Potassium 407mg 149mg 8%
Lysine 0.97mg 153mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.33g 2.044g 6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.42mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Folate 49µg 28µg 5%
Sodium 16mg 135mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 3.267g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 7.72g 38.9g N/A
Carbs 42.12g 41.1g 0%
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Apple strudel
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
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.286g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.