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Chia seeds vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chia seeds and camembert

  • Chia seeds have more fiber, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, camembert is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than camembert.
  • Chia seeds have 72 times more manganese than camembert. While chia seeds have 2.723mg of manganese, camembert has only 0.038mg.
  • Chia seeds have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of camembert is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cheese, camembert.

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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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.6%
Contains more IronIron +2239.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +4300%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7065.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.7%

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%

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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9056.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +793.1%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3168.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Camembert DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.724g 153%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.038mg 117%
Copper 0.924mg 0.021mg 100%
Iron 7.72mg 0.33mg 92%
Magnesium 335mg 20mg 75%
Selenium 55.2µg 14.5µg 74%
Phosphorus 860mg 347mg 73%
Saturated fat 3.33g 15.259g 54%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.63mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.028mg 49%
Sodium 16mg 842mg 36%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.364mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg 24%
Calcium 631mg 388mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.488mg 24%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.38mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.227mg 17%
Carbs 42.12g 0.46g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 7.023g 12%
Fats 30.74g 24.26g 10%
Calories 486kcal 300kcal 9%
Protein 16.54g 19.8g 7%
Potassium 407mg 187mg 6%
Folate 49µg 62µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.21mg 2%
Net carbs 7.72g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.683mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Camembert
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
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.