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Seed vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Seed and Chickpeas

  • Chickpeas has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Seed.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 107% more than Chickpeas.
  • Seed has 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Chickpeas. While Seed has 8.83mg of Vitamin B3, Chickpeas has only 0.526mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Seed
9
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Contains more Calcium +1187.8%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Magnesium +597.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +199.3%
Contains more Copper +162.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Selenium +1391.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Calcium +1187.8%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Magnesium +597.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.9%
Contains more Zinc +199.3%
Contains more Copper +162.5%
Contains more Manganese +164.4%
Contains more Selenium +1391.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%

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.
Seed
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1578.7%
Contains more Folate +251%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1578.7%
Contains more Folate +251%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
:
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +1086.9%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Water +938.1%
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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +1086.9%
Contains more Carbs +53.6%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Contains more Water +938.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1947.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +296.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1947.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed Chickpeas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 16.54g 8.86g Seed
Fats 30.74g 2.59g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 27.42g Seed
Calories 486kcal 164kcal Seed
Sugar 4.8g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 7.6g Seed
Calcium 631mg 49mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 2.89mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 48mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 168mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 291mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 7mg Chickpeas
Zinc 4.58mg 1.53mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.352mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 1.03mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 3.7µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 27IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.35mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.3mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.116mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.063mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.526mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 49µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.085mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.329mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.38mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.631mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.593mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.116mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.475mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.372mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.244mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.269g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.583g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.156g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Chickpeas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Seed
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.061g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.