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Chia seeds vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chia seeds and parsley

  • Chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, parsley is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin A, 167% more than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds have 552 times more selenium than parsley. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, parsley has only 0.1µg.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.2%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +520.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +328%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1382.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1601.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +572.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8212.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3791.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +565.4%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1412.2%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +682.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18984.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.124g 157%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 133mg 146%
Fiber 34.4g 3.3g 124%
Phosphorus 860mg 58mg 115%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.16mg 111%
Selenium 55.2µg 0.1µg 100%
Copper 0.924mg 0.149mg 86%
Magnesium 335mg 50mg 68%
Calcium 631mg 138mg 49%
Vitamin A 421µg 47%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.313mg 47%
Fats 30.74g 0.79g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.086mg 45%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.07mg 32%
Protein 16.54g 2.97g 27%
Folate 49µg 152µg 26%
Calories 486kcal 36kcal 23%
Iron 7.72mg 6.2mg 19%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.132g 15%
Carbs 42.12g 6.33g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.098mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.295g 5%
Potassium 407mg 554mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.75mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 56mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Net carbs 7.72g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.061mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.198g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.