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Chia seeds vs. Jackfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chia seeds and jackfruit

  • The amount of fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and zinc in chia seeds is higher than in jackfruit.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 132% more than jackfruit.
  • Jackfruit has 63 times less manganese than chia seeds. Chia seeds have 2.723mg of manganese, while jackfruit has 0.043mg.
  • Jackfruit has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jackfruit is 75, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Jackfruit, 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% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1055.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2529.2%
Contains more IronIron +3256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1115.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3423.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3995.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6232.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +859.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +756.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4703.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.2%
Contains more OtherOther +416.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1166.6%

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
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1389.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25075.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Jackfruit DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.094g 157%
Fiber 34.4g 1.5g 132%
Phosphorus 860mg 21mg 120%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.043mg 117%
Selenium 55.2µg 100%
Iron 7.72mg 0.23mg 94%
Copper 0.924mg 0.076mg 94%
Magnesium 335mg 29mg 73%
Calcium 631mg 24mg 61%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.92mg 49%
Fats 30.74g 0.64g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.105mg 43%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.13mg 40%
Protein 16.54g 1.72g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 25%
Calories 486kcal 95kcal 20%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.195g 14%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 13.7mg 13%
Fructose 9.19g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.055mg 9%
Folate 49µg 24µg 6%
Carbs 42.12g 23.25g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.155g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 5%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Sodium 16mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.34mg 1%
Potassium 407mg 448mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 21.75g N/A
Sugar 19.08g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Jackfruit
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
17%
Jackfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
12%
Jackfruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.135g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.