Chia seeds vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chia seeds and rambutan?
- Chia seeds are richer than rambutan in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 134% more.
- Chia seeds have 96 times more phosphorus than rambutan. While chia seeds have 860mg of phosphorus, rambutan has only 9mg.
- The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.
We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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 | +4685.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2768.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +869% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2105.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9455.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +693.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +553.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +512.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +206.3% |
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:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
20.87 g
Water:
78.04 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2444.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14538.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1987% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1245.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0.9g | 134% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 9mg | 122% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.343mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.066mg | 95% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 0.35mg | 92% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 7mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 22mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.013mg | 51% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.21g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 1.352mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.08mg | 41% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0.65g | 32% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 82kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.022mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 42mg | 11% |
| Folate | 49µg | 8µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 20.87g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 19.97g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rambutan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 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.