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Chia seeds vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chia seeds and beef broiled

  • Chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 227 times more manganese than beef broiled. Chia seeds contain 2.723mg of manganese, while beef broiled contains 0.012mg.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1495.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3405.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +987.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22591.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.8%

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.
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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.176mg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +99.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +605.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +899.7%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4789.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.8%

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 Beef broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Beef broiled DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.484g 155%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.012mg 118%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.64µg 110%
Phosphorus 860mg 198mg 95%
Copper 0.924mg 0.085mg 93%
Magnesium 335mg 21mg 75%
Iron 7.72mg 2.6mg 64%
Selenium 55.2µg 21.5µg 61%
Calcium 631mg 18mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.046mg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 29%
Fats 30.74g 15.41g 24%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 5.378mg 22%
Protein 16.54g 25.93g 19%
Zinc 4.58mg 6.31mg 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.33g 5.895g 12%
Calories 486kcal 250kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 6.668g 11%
Folate 49µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.12mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 318mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.176mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Beef broiled
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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.565g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.