Chia seeds vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chia seeds and teff different?
- Chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2 than teff.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 126% higher.
- Chia seeds contain 13 times more calcium than teff. While chia seeds contain 631mg of calcium, teff contains only 49mg.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index (15) than teff (57).
Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Teff, cooked are the varieties 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 | +570% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1187.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +616.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +415.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +871.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.2% |
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:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +327.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4629.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +595.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1191.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 2.8g | 126% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 120mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.226mg | 78% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 2.05mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 50mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 49mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 0.909mg | 50% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 0.65g | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.183mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.11mg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 3.87g | 25% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 101kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.033mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 107mg | 9% |
| Folate | 49µg | 18µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 19.86g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 2.86mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.088mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)