Chia seeds vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and pistachios?
- Chia seeds are higher in fiber, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet pistachios are higher in copper.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 95% more.
- Chia seeds have 8 times more selenium than pistachios. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, pistachios have only 7µg.
- The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Nuts, pistachio 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 | +176.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +501% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +688.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +579.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +472% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.4% |
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +907.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 131% | |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 10.6g | 95% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 7µg | 88% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 1.2mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 14.38g | 62% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 105mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 490mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 23.257g | 52% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 121mg | 51% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.92mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.3mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 1.3mg | 42% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 45.32g | 22% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.2mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.87mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 1025mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 2.86mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 5.907g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 16.54g | 20.16g | 7% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 27.17g | 5% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 560kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 5.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 14.091g | 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
32%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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)