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Chia seeds vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chia seeds and cod

  • Cod contains less fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and selenium than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 138% higher.
  • Cod contains 182 times less manganese than chia seeds. Chia seeds contain 2.723mg of manganese, while cod contains 0.015mg.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cod is 0, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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%
Cod
Cod
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +946.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3843.8%
Contains more IronIron +1931.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3200%
Contains more ZincZinc +917.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +323.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18053.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.8%
~equal in Potassium ~413mg

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%
Cod
Cod
8
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Cod
Cod
2
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +4488.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1500%
Contains more WaterWater +1300.3%
~equal in Protein ~17.81g

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
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2356.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10144.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 3060%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.231g 156%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.015mg 118%
Copper 0.924mg 0.028mg 100%
Phosphorus 860mg 203mg 94%
Iron 7.72mg 0.38mg 92%
Magnesium 335mg 32mg 72%
Calcium 631mg 16mg 62%
Fats 30.74g 0.67g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.076mg 45%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.063mg 42%
Selenium 55.2µg 33.1µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.45mg 38%
Calories 486kcal 82kcal 20%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.131g 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Folate 49µg 7µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.065mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.094g 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Protein 16.54g 17.81g 3%
Sodium 16mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.64mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Potassium 407mg 413mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.