Chia seeds vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chia seeds and khorasan wheat
- Chia seeds are richer in fiber, phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet khorasan wheat is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 93% higher.
- Chia seeds contain 29 times more calcium than khorasan wheat. Chia seeds contain 631mg of calcium, while khorasan wheat contains 22mg.
- Khorasan wheat contains less saturated fat.
- Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than khorasan wheat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 | +157.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2768.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22% |
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:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1343.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.9% |
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
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +984% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3710.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 0.621g | 154% |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 11.1g | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 364mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 22mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 130mg | 49% |
| Iron | 7.72mg | 3.77mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 81.5µg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 0.506mg | 46% |
| Fats | 30.74g | 2.13g | 44% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 6.375mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 0.196g | 14% |
| Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 42.12g | 70.58g | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.68mg | 8% |
| Calories | 486kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 0.213g | 5% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.566mg | 5% |
| Protein | 16.54g | 14.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 2.735mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 0.61mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.72g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 407mg | 403mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 16mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.14g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | 0.048g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.134g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.