Chia seeds vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and macadamia?
- Chia seeds are higher in fiber, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3, yet macadamia is higher in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 103% more.
- Chia seeds have 15 times more selenium than macadamia. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, macadamia has only 3.6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chia seeds is lower.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types in this article.
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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 | +157.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +642.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +357.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.7% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +326.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +321.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.5% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1475.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2449.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 1.502g | 148% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 58.877g | 141% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 8.6g | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 188mg | 96% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 3.6µg | 94% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 75.77g | 69% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 4.131mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 85mg | 55% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.69mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 130mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 1.195mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 2.473mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 12.061g | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.3mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.756mg | 19% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 7.91g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 486kcal | 718kcal | 12% |
| Folate | 49µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 13.82g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 368mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.195mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 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.