Chia seeds vs. Cranberry bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chia seeds and cranberry bean raw
- Chia seeds are higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, fiber, and iron, yet cranberry bean raw is higher in folate and potassium.
- Cranberry bean raw covers your daily folate needs 139% more than chia seeds.
- Chia seeds contain 6 times more vitamin B3 than cranberry bean raw. While chia seeds contain 8.83mg of vitamin B3, cranberry bean raw contains only 1.455mg.
- The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, raw.
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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 | +114.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +396.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +334.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +227.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +506.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1132.7% |
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:
23.03 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
60.05 g
Water:
12.39 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2399.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.6% |
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
0.316 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.106 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.527 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2078.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4390.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.527g | 154% |
| Folate | 49µg | 604µg | 139% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.92mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 12.7µg | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 372mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 127mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.455mg | 46% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 1.23g | 45% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 156mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 24.7g | 39% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 5mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 1332mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.748mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.794mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.316g | 14% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 23.03g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.747mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.63mg | 9% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 335kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 60.05g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.106g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 1.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.838mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 1.58mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.245mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.641mg | 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
32%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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 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)