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Chia seeds vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chia seeds and Adzuki bean?

  • Chia seeds is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Adzuki bean is higher in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 143% more.
  • Chia seeds has 18 times more Selenium than Adzuki bean. While Chia seeds has 55.2µg of Selenium, Adzuki bean has only 3.1µg.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +856.1%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1680.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
~equal in Zinc ~5.04mg

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% 3.2% 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1169.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +5700%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +131.7%

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
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4518%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20842.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%

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 Adzuki bean
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 486kcal 329kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 30.74g 0.53g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 42.12g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 335mg 127mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 66mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 7.72mg 4.98mg Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 12.7g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 4.58mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 860mg 381mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 54IU 17IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 2.723mg 1.73mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 3.1µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.455mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.63mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Folate 49µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.05g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.113g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.191mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.674mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.791mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.97mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.588mg 0.21mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.95mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.531mg 0.524mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.139g)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.