Chia seeds vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chia seeds and chocolate different?
- Chia seeds are higher than chocolate in fiber, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 110% more than chocolate.
- Chia seeds contain 25 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. Chia seeds contain 0.62mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate contains 0.025mg.
- Chia seeds are lower in saturated fat.
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 | +129.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1026.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +317.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1117.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| 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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +497.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.2% |
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Fats
~31.28g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2067.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +313.2% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 1.092g | 150% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 7g | 110% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 3µg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 206mg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 18.519g | 69% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 56mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 1.419mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.725mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.025mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 146mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.01mg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 4.88g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 9.54g | 18% |
| Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 1.028mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 61.17g | 6% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 559mg | 4% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 8.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 486kcal | 546kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 30.74g | 31.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0.112g | 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 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 0.947g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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