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Chia seeds vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chia seeds and broth?

  • Broth has less fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain less sodium.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than broth.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +498.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.7%
Contains more IronIron +649.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +418.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1715.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.1%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +121.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.9%
Contains more WaterWater +155.5%
Contains more OtherOther +924.6%
~equal in Protein ~16.66g

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +428.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.43g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 16mg 23875mg 1037%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 4.48g 128%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.15mg 112%
Copper 0.924mg 0mg 103%
Phosphorus 860mg 166mg 99%
Iron 7.72mg 1.03mg 84%
Magnesium 335mg 56mg 66%
Selenium 55.2µg 28µg 49%
Calcium 631mg 187mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.1mg 43%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.09mg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.46mg 40%
Fats 30.74g 13.88g 26%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.43mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 486kcal 267kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 5.36g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Carbs 42.12g 18.01g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Folate 49µg 32µg 4%
Potassium 407mg 309mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.1mg 1%
Protein 16.54g 16.66g 0%
Net carbs 7.72g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Saturated fat 3.33g 3.43g 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 23859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.