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Chia seeds vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chia seeds and salmon raw

  • Chia seeds have more fiber, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium; however, salmon raw has more vitamin B12.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 138% more.
  • Chia seeds have 170 times more manganese than salmon raw. Chia seeds have 2.723mg of manganese, while salmon raw has 0.016mg.
  • Chia seeds have a higher glycemic index than salmon raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1055.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5158.3%
Contains more IronIron +865%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +615.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +330%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16918.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%

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%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +384.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +1081%
Contains more OtherOther +10.8%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +832.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.103g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Salmon raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 2.539g 141%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.016mg 118%
Phosphorus 860mg 200mg 94%
Iron 7.72mg 0.8mg 87%
Copper 0.924mg 0.25mg 75%
Magnesium 335mg 29mg 73%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 63%
Calcium 631mg 12mg 62%
Fats 30.74g 6.34g 38%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.64mg 36%
Selenium 55.2µg 36.5µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.226mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Calories 486kcal 142kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.38mg 16%
Carbs 42.12g 0g 14%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.981g 11%
Protein 16.54g 19.84g 7%
Folate 49µg 25µg 6%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 7.86mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 490mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 44mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 2.103g 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 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 Salmon raw
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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.