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Chia seeds vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chia seeds and Butter

  • Butter contains less Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium than Chia seeds.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 236% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chia seeds is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Butter, without salt.

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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%
Butter
Butter
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2529.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1595.8%
Contains more IronIron +38500%
Contains more CopperCopper +5675%
Contains more ZincZinc +4988.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67975%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%

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%
Butter
Butter
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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 0% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20923.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +364%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Butter
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1845.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70100%
Contains more OtherOther +11900%
Contains more FatsFats +163.9%
Contains more WaterWater +209.3%

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
Butter
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +914.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Butter Opinion
Calories 486kcal 717kcal Butter
Protein 16.54g 0.85g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 81.11g Butter
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 0.06g Chia seeds
Carbs 42.12g 0.06g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Chia seeds
Magnesium 335mg 2mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 24mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 24mg Chia seeds
Iron 7.72mg 0.02mg Chia seeds
Sugar 0.06g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 0g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.016mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 0.09mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 24mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 11mg Butter
Vitamin A 54IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.32mg Butter
Manganese 2.723mg 0.004mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 1µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.005mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.034mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.042mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Folate 49µg 3µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Butter
Choline 18.8mg Butter
Saturated Fat 3.33g 50.489g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.01g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.012mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.038mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.051mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 0.083mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.067mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.021mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.041mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.057mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.023mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.315g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 2.166g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Butter
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
20%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 47.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter 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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.