Chia seeds vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chia seeds and fenugreek
- Chia seeds are higher in selenium, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet fenugreek is higher in iron and copper.
- Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 323% more than chia seeds.
- Chia seeds contain 9 times more selenium than fenugreek. While chia seeds contain 55.2µg of selenium, fenugreek contains only 6.3µg.
- The glycemic index of fenugreek is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Spices, fenugreek seed.
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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 | +75.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +776.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.3% |
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:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +379.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.4% |
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
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 33.53mg | 323% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 6.3µg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 296mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 1.228mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 631mg | 176mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.64mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 24.6g | 39% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 6.41g | 37% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 191mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.322mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 1.11mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.5mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.366mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 23g | 13% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 770mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 1.46g | 9% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 323kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 58.35g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Folate | 49µg | 57µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 1.241mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.668mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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