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Chia seeds vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chia seeds and cocoa bean

  • Chia seeds have more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, cocoa bean has more copper, iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 298% more.
  • Chia seeds have 6 times more calcium than cocoa bean. Chia seeds have 631mg of calcium, while cocoa bean has 111mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +468.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +516.5%
Contains more IronIron +101%
Contains more CopperCopper +290.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.2%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +134.7%
Contains more WaterWater +114.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
~equal in Protein ~18.1g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5534.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.1%

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 Cocoa bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.924mg 3.607mg 298%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.42g 155%
Iron 7.72mg 15.52mg 98%
Selenium 55.2µg 13.2µg 76%
Potassium 407mg 2509mg 62%
Calcium 631mg 111mg 52%
Manganese 2.723mg 3.737mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.11mg 43%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.4mg 40%
Magnesium 335mg 476mg 34%
Fats 30.74g 13.1g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.46mg 22%
Saturated fat 3.33g 7.76g 20%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Phosphorus 860mg 728mg 19%
Fiber 34.4g 29.8g 18%
Zinc 4.58mg 6.37mg 16%
Calories 486kcal 220kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 9%
Carbs 42.12g 58.3g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 4.39g 5%
Folate 49µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.1mg 3%
Protein 16.54g 18.1g 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Net carbs 7.72g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 1.76g N/A
Sodium 16mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.312mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Cocoa bean
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
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.