Chia seeds vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chia seeds and cranberries
- Chia seeds are richer than cranberries in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 123% higher.
- Chia seeds contain 552 times more selenium than cranberries. Chia seeds contain 55.2µg of selenium, while cranberries contain 0.1µg.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than cranberries.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cranberries, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5483.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7787.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +408.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3256.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1550% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4988.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +7718.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +919.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +5066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8642.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +164% |
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:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3495.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23546.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1405.5% |
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
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12727.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42927.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.055g | 157% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 3.6g | 123% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 11mg | 121% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.267mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 0.1µg | 100% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.056mg | 96% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 0.23mg | 94% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 6mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 8mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.101mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.012mg | 51% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.13g | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.09mg | 41% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0.46g | 32% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 46kcal | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.008g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Folate | 49µg | 1µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 80mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 11.97g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.018g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.057mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 8.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.018mg | 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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)