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Chia seeds vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chia seeds and Black pepper?

  • Chia seeds is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc, yet Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 436% higher.
  • Chia seeds has 11 times more Selenium than Black pepper. Chia seeds has 55.2µg of Selenium, while Black pepper has 4.9µg.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, pepper, black types in this comparison.

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +284.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1026.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +368.3%

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.
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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +913%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +842.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.8%
Contains more WaterWater +114.8%
Contains more OtherOther +107.1%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +212.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2271.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%

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 Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Black pepper Opinion
Calories 486kcal 251kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 10.39g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 3.26g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 42.12g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 335mg 171mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 443mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 7.72mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 25.3g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 4.58mg 1.19mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 158mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 20mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 54IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 2.723mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 55.2µg 4.9µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.108mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.143mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 49µg 17µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.739g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.998g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.058mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.244mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.366mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 1.014mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.244mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.096mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.446mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.547mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.159mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.152g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Chia seeds
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.938g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.