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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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% |
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Protein
~18.1g
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
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.