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Chia seeds vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chia seeds and Pasta

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Chia seeds is higher than in Pasta.
  • Chia seeds covers your daily Phosphorus needs 114% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 105 times less Calcium than Chia seeds. Chia seeds has 631mg of Calcium, while Pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1761.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1595.8%
Contains more IronIron +577.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +717.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1265.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1115.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%

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% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Pasta
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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 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +790.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2827.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69%
Contains more OtherOther +1448.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1082.1%

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1762.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5416.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.5%

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 Pasta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Pasta Opinion
Calories 486kcal 131kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 5.15g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 1.05g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 42.12g 24.93g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Chia seeds
Magnesium 335mg 18mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 6mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 24mg Chia seeds
Iron 7.72mg 1.14mg Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.093mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 0.56mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 860mg 63mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 54IU 20IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 2.723mg 0.224mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.209mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.15mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.992mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Folate 49µg 64µg Pasta
Trans Fat 0.14g Pasta
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.124g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.429g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.065mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.134mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.197mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 0.348mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.097mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.079mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.247mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.217mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.103mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.