Chia seeds vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chia seeds and kielbasa
- Chia seeds have more fiber, iron, and polyunsaturated fat; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C and monounsaturated fat.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than kielbasa.
- Kielbasa has 10 times less polyunsaturated fat than chia seeds. Chia seeds have 23.665g of polyunsaturated fat, while kielbasa has 2.33g.
- Chia seeds contain less saturated fat.
- Kielbasa has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kielbasa is 28, while the glycemic index of chia seeds is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey, and beef, smoked.
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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 | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +522.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +825% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 2.33g | 142% |
Fiber | 34.4g | 0g | 138% |
Phosphorus | 860mg | 123% | |
Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
Copper | 0.924mg | 103% | |
Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
Iron | 7.72mg | 1.24mg | 81% |
Magnesium | 335mg | 80% | |
Calcium | 631mg | 63% | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 55% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
Sodium | 16mg | 1200mg | 51% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 70mg | 23% |
Fats | 30.74g | 17.6g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 8.27g | 15% |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 14.8mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | |
Saturated fat | 3.33g | 6.23g | 13% |
Calories | 486kcal | 226kcal | 13% |
Carbs | 42.12g | 3.9g | 13% |
Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
Protein | 16.54g | 13.1g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Net carbs | 7.72g | 3.9g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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:
13.1 g
Fats:
17.6 g
Carbs:
3.9 g
Water:
62 g
Other:
3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +74.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +980% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +969% |
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
6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +915.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +258.2% |