Chia seeds vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chia seeds and cervelat
- Chia seeds are richer in fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, selenium, and calcium, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 229% higher.
- Chia seeds contain less saturated fat.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than cervelat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 | +2292.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6911.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +516% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +674.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +937.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1164.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +679% |
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Protein
~17.45g
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Fats
~30.43g
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
11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1872.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +461.7% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 5.5µg | 229% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 1.2g | 150% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0g | 138% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 111mg | 107% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.15mg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 14mg | 76% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.04mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 20.3µg | 63% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 9mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1300mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.15mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 11.51g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 4.31mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 12.97g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 74mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26mg | 20% | |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.56mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 16.6mg | 17% |
| Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 3.33g | 13% |
| Folate | 49µg | 2µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 362kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 17.45g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 30.74g | 30.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 3.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 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-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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%
82%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins