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Chia seeds vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chia seeds and club sandwich?

  • Chia seeds are richer than club sandwich in fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 133% more.
  • Chia seeds have 10 times more magnesium than club sandwich. While chia seeds have 335mg of magnesium, club sandwich has only 32mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chia seeds is lower.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +946.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +564.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more IronIron +463.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +938.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.186mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +281.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
Contains more WaterWater +805.5%
~equal in Protein ~17.19g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1158.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.109g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Club sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.88g 145%
Fiber 34.4g 1.2g 133%
Manganese 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.924mg 0.089mg 93%
Phosphorus 860mg 215mg 92%
Iron 7.72mg 1.37mg 79%
Magnesium 335mg 32mg 72%
Selenium 55.2µg 24.8µg 55%
Calcium 631mg 95mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.172mg 37%
Fats 30.74g 8.05g 35%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.34mg 29%
Sodium 16mg 630mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 5.575mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Calories 486kcal 220kcal 13%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Carbs 42.12g 19.87g 7%
Potassium 407mg 226mg 5%
Folate 49µg 31µg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 2.949g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 3.33g 3.109g 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Protein 16.54g 17.19g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.186mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g 0.071g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Club sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Chia seeds
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 614mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.