Chia seeds vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chia seeds and rice pudding
- Chia seeds are richer than rice pudding in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 137% higher.
- Chia seeds contain 51 times more copper than rice pudding. Chia seeds contain 0.924mg of copper, while rice pudding contains 0.018mg.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than rice pudding.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.
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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 | +2476.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +501% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +1986.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +5033.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1105.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +888.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4677.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2805.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +128.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +726.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1893.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1125% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.06g | 157% |
Fiber | 34.4g | 0.1g | 137% |
Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.057mg | 116% |
Phosphorus | 860mg | 87mg | 110% |
Copper | 0.924mg | 0.018mg | 101% |
Selenium | 55.2µg | 1.9µg | 97% |
Iron | 7.72mg | 0.37mg | 92% |
Magnesium | 335mg | 13mg | 77% |
Calcium | 631mg | 105mg | 53% |
Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.443mg | 52% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.075mg | 45% |
Fats | 30.74g | 1.63g | 45% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.38mg | 38% |
Protein | 16.54g | 3.29g | 27% |
Calories | 486kcal | 111kcal | 19% |
Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.967g | 11% |
Folate | 49µg | 4µg | 11% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
Potassium | 407mg | 130mg | 8% |
Carbs | 42.12g | 20.81g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 6% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.441g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 46µg | 5% | |
Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Sodium | 16mg | 109mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.72g | 20.71g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1785.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +471.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1166% |
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
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +423.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39341.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |