Chia seeds vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chia seeds and agave nectar different?
- Chia seeds are higher than agave nectar in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 137% more than agave nectar.
- Chia seeds contain 860 times more phosphorus than agave nectar. Chia seeds contain 860mg of phosphorus, while agave nectar contains 1mg.
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Sweetener, syrup, agave types were used 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 | +33400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10075% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8477.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54360% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3147.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +408.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1181.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96% |
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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18277.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6731.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +295.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0g | 158% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 0.2g | 137% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 1mg | 123% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 0.005mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.009mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 1.7µg | 97% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 0.09mg | 95% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 1mg | 80% |
| Fructose | 55.6g | 70% | |
| Calcium | 631mg | 1mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.689mg | 51% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.45g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.122mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 0.01mg | 42% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 0.09g | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 17mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0g | 15% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 4mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 76.37g | 11% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 310kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 49µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.98mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.03g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.