Chia seeds vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and dashi?
- Chia seeds are richer than dashi in fiber, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 137% more.
- The amount of sodium in chia seeds is lower.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry types in this article.
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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 | +498.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +649.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4988.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +418.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
16.7 g
Fats:
13.89 g
Carbs:
64.88 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +152.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.7g
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
3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.485 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +427.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +132.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.433g
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 34.4g | 0.2g | 137% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 4.485g | 128% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 166mg | 99% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.03mg | 84% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 56mg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 66.9µg | 56% | |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 27.6µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1067mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 187mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.1mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.09mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 2.46mg | 40% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 13.89g | 26% |
| Choline | 114.5mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.43mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 64.88g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 5.365g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 21µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 309mg | 3% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 438kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 16.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 3.433g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 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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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)