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Chia seeds vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chia seeds and lablab

  • Chia seeds are richer than lablab in phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for chia seeds is 106% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain 34 times more saturated fat than lablab. Chia seeds contain 3.33g of saturated fat, while lablab contains 0.099g.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than lablab.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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%
Lablab
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 12% 30% 172% 114% 78% 51% 0.91% 63% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +308.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1477.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +68.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +616.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +464.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1871.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%

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%
Lablab
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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% 0% 0% 0% 68% 8.5% 7.7% 19% 8.5% 0% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2048.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1125%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Lablab
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8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +228.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1091.9%

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
Lablab
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27% 7% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.245 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8780.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9559.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Lablab DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.245g 156%
Fiber 34.4g 138%
Phosphorus 860mg 120mg 106%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.482mg 97%
Selenium 55.2µg 2.8µg 95%
Copper 0.924mg 0.341mg 65%
Magnesium 335mg 82mg 60%
Calcium 631mg 40mg 59%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.411mg 53%
Fats 30.74g 0.58g 46%
Iron 7.72mg 4.58mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.27mg 29%
Calories 486kcal 117kcal 18%
Protein 16.54g 8.14g 17%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.85mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.099g 15%
Folate 49µg 4µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.037mg 10%
Carbs 42.12g 20.69g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.026g 6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 337mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 7.72g 20.69g N/A
Sodium 16mg 7mg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.315mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.691mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.556mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.41mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.422mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.233mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Lablab
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Chia seeds
9%
Lablab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
59%
Lablab

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lablab
Lablab contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
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 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. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.