Chia seeds vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chia seeds and Castanea crenata different?
- Chia seeds is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Castanea crenata is higher in Vitamin C.
- Chia seeds covers your daily need of Phosphorus 113% more than Castanea crenata.
- Chia seeds contains 20 times more Calcium than Castanea crenata. Chia seeds contains 631mg of Calcium, while Castanea crenata contains 31mg.
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +583.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1935.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +432.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1094.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +488.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1543.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +635.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +958.8% |
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
0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +730.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17048.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 486kcal | 154kcal |
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| Protein | 16.54g | 2.25g |
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| Fats | 30.74g | 0.53g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 26.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.72g | 34.91g |
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| Carbs | 42.12g | 34.91g |
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| Magnesium | 335mg | 49mg |
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| Calcium | 631mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg | 329mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.45mg |
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| Fiber | 34.4g |
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| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.562mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 860mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 54IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Manganese | 2.723mg | 1.591mg |
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| Selenium | 55.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.33g | 0.078g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.309g | 0.278g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.138g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.032mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.134mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.056mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.