Chia seeds vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chia seeds and Cocoa solids
- Chia seeds has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Cocoa solids has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 318% higher.
- Cocoa solids contain 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Chia seeds. Chia seeds contains 0.62mg of Vitamin B1, while Cocoa solids contain 0.078mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Chia seeds is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.
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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 | +393% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +49% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +694.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +304.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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
8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -58.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5278.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.9% |
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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| Calories | 486kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 16.54g | 19.6g |
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| Fats | 30.74g | 13.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.72g | 20.9g |
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| Carbs | 42.12g | 57.9g |
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| Magnesium | 335mg | 499mg |
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| Calcium | 631mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg | 1524mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 13.86mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 34.4g | 37g |
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| Copper | 0.924mg | 3.788mg |
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| Zinc | 4.58mg | 6.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 860mg | 734mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 54IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 2.723mg | 3.837mg |
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| Selenium | 55.2µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 2.185mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 32µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.14g |
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| Choline | 12mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.33g | 8.07g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.309g | 4.57g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.44g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.293mg |
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| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.76mg |
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| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.983mg |
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| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.202mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.941mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 1.177mg |
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| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.339mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.