Chia seeds vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chia seeds and baking powder
- Chia seeds are higher in fiber, manganese, copper, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet baking powder is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 524% more than chia seeds.
- The amount of sodium in chia seeds is lower.
- The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.
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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 | +1140.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1935% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24654.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +831.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1302.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 631mg | 5876mg | 525% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 10600mg | 460% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 2191mg | 190% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0g | 158% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0.2g | 137% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.011mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.01mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 0.2µg | 100% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 27mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0mg | 52% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0g | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.01mg | 42% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 11.02mg | 41% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0g | 33% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 53kcal | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Folate | 49µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 20mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0g | 6% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 27.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 10584mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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