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Chia seeds vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chia seeds and ice cream

  • Ice cream contains less fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, calcium, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 135% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 340 times less manganese than chia seeds. Chia seeds contain 2.723mg of manganese, while ice cream contains 0.008mg.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of ice cream is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2292.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +393%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.5%
Contains more IronIron +8477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3917.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +563.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +719%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33937.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2966.7%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1412.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7512.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +372.6%
Contains more FatsFats +179.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.5%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +951.7%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5135.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Ice cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.452g 155%
Fiber 34.4g 0.7g 135%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.008mg 118%
Phosphorus 860mg 105mg 108%
Copper 0.924mg 0.023mg 100%
Selenium 55.2µg 1.8µg 97%
Iron 7.72mg 0.09mg 95%
Magnesium 335mg 14mg 76%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.116mg 54%
Calcium 631mg 128mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.041mg 48%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.69mg 35%
Fats 30.74g 11g 30%
Protein 16.54g 3.5g 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg 16%
Saturated fat 3.33g 6.79g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Calories 486kcal 207kcal 14%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 12%
Folate 49µg 5µg 11%
Potassium 407mg 199mg 6%
Carbs 42.12g 23.6g 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.24mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 4%
Sodium 16mg 80mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 2.969g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
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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Chia seeds Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.