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Chia seeds vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chia seeds and pound cake?

  • Pound cake has less fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and zinc than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 135% higher.
  • Chia seeds have 42 times more magnesium than pound cake. Chia seeds have 335mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than pound cake.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4087.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.2%
Contains more IronIron +421.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2100%
Contains more ZincZinc +965.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2375.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1004%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +213.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +346%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +592.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Pound cake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 3.419g 135%
Fiber 34.4g 0.6g 135%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.11mg 114%
Phosphorus 860mg 140mg 103%
Copper 0.924mg 0.042mg 98%
Selenium 55.2µg 5µg 91%
Magnesium 335mg 8mg 78%
Iron 7.72mg 1.48mg 78%
Calcium 631mg 47mg 58%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.615mg 45%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.43mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.173mg 37%
Fats 30.74g 13.96g 26%
Protein 16.54g 5g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Sodium 16mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.709mg 153mg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Potassium 407mg 149mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.33g 4.811g 7%
Calories 486kcal 353kcal 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.249mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Carbs 42.12g 53.64g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Folate 49µg 42µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 3.02g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.65mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.