Chia seeds vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chia seeds and caper
- The amount of fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, iron, magnesium, copper, calcium, and vitamin B3 in chia seeds is higher than in caper.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 125% more than caper.
- Caper has 86 times less phosphorus than chia seeds. Chia seeds have 860mg of phosphorus, while caper has 10mg.
- Chia seeds contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Capers, canned.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +915.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1477.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +917.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +362.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1331.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3391% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1254.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
4.89 g
Water:
83.85 g
Other:
8.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +600.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3474.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +761.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1345.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.304 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3565.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7684.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.304g | 156% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 3.2g | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 10mg | 121% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.078mg | 115% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2348mg | 101% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 1.2µg | 98% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.67mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 33mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.374mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 40mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.652mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.018mg | 50% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.86g | 46% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.32mg | 39% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 2.36g | 28% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 23kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 24.6µg | 21% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.233g | 14% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 4.89g | 12% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 40mg | 11% |
| Folate | 49µg | 23µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.063g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.139mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| 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-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 2332mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)