Chia seeds vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chia seeds and hazelnut?
- Chia seeds are richer in fiber, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron, yet hazelnut is richer in manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
- Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 150% higher.
- Chia seeds have 23 times more selenium than hazelnut. Chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, while hazelnut has 2.4µg.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts types in this comparison.
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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 | +105.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +453.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2906% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.6% |
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:
14.95 g
Fats:
60.75 g
Carbs:
16.7 g
Water:
5.31 g
Other:
2.29 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.95g
~equal in
Water
~5.31g
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
4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1877.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.723mg | 6.175mg | 150% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 45.652g | 108% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 7.92g | 105% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 9.7g | 99% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 15.03mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 2.4µg | 96% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 1.725mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 290mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 114mg | 52% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 60.75g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.8mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 43% | |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 163mg | 41% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 4.7mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.45mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 113µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 680mg | 8% |
| Choline | 45.6mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 16.7g | 8% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 628kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 4.464g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 6.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 14.95g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.643mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.34g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.48g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.497mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.063mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
197%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)