Chia seeds vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chia seeds and baby food
- Chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and selenium, while baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 497% higher.
- Baby food contains 5 times less fiber than chia seeds. Chia seeds contain 34.4g of fiber, while baby food contains 7.5g.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 | +235% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +515.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +636% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1498.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.1% |
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:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +598.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1294.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 47.5mg | 497% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 2.717mg | 196% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 34.714mg | 162% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 2.438mg | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 1.697g | 146% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 7.5g | 108% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 392mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.334mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 100mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 25.9µg | 53% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 4.4g | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3.68mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.769g | 12% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 733mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 73.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 12.2g | 9% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 379kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 1.206g | 3% |
| Folate | 49µg | 43µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 437mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.561g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)