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Chia seeds vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chia seeds and shrimp?

  • Chia seeds are higher in fiber, manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B1, yet shrimp is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 138% more.
  • Chia seeds have 56 times more manganese than shrimp. While chia seeds have 2.723mg of manganese, shrimp has only 0.049mg.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +805.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more IronIron +2312.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +181%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5457.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%

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% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +1708.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2671.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1133.8%

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
Shrimp
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +539.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3911%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Shrimp DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.59g 154%
Fiber 34.4g 0g 138%
Manganese 2.723mg 0.049mg 116%
Iron 7.72mg 0.32mg 93%
Phosphorus 860mg 306mg 79%
Copper 0.924mg 0.258mg 74%
Magnesium 335mg 37mg 71%
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.66µg 69%
Calcium 631mg 91mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.032mg 49%
Fats 30.74g 1.7g 45%
Sodium 16mg 947mg 40%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.678mg 38%
Zinc 4.58mg 1.63mg 27%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 19%
Calories 486kcal 119kcal 18%
Carbs 42.12g 1.52g 14%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.521g 13%
Protein 16.54g 22.78g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.024mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.2mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 10%
Selenium 55.2µg 49.5µg 10%
Vitamin A 90µg 10%
Potassium 407mg 170mg 7%
Folate 49µg 24µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.361g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 1.52g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 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 Shrimp
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
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.809g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.