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Chia seeds vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chia seeds and Soybean raw

  • Chia seeds is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Soybean raw is richer in Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chia seeds is 100% higher.
  • Chia seeds contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean raw. Chia seeds contains 8.83mg of Vitamin B3, while Soybean raw contains 1.623mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.5%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
~equal in Zinc ~4.89mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.517mg

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%
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 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +411.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +665.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.6%
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
~equal in Other ~4.87g

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 486kcal 446kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 30.74g 19.94g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 7.72g 20.86g Soybean raw
Carbs 42.12g 30.16g Chia seeds
Magnesium 335mg 280mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 277mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 7.72mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 9.3g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.58mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 860mg 704mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 2mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 54IU 22IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.723mg 2.517mg Chia seeds
Selenium 55.2µg 17.8µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.623mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 49µg 375µg Soybean raw
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 3.33g 2.884g Soybean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 11.255g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 0.709mg 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 1.371mg 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 0.97mg 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.588mg 0.547mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 0.95mg 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 0.531mg 1.097mg Soybean raw
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.