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Chia seeds vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chia seeds and Khorasan wheat

  • Chia seeds is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chia seeds is 93% higher.
  • Chia seeds contains 29 times more Calcium than Khorasan wheat. Chia seeds contains 631mg of Calcium, while Khorasan wheat contains 22mg.
  • Khorasan wheat contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~403mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.735mg

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 0% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.566mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.184mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
19% 21% 60%
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.
Chia seeds Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Khorasan wheat Opinion
Calories 486kcal 337kcal Chia seeds
Protein 16.54g 14.54g Chia seeds
Fats 30.74g 2.13g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.72g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 42.12g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 335mg 130mg Chia seeds
Calcium 631mg 22mg Chia seeds
Potassium 407mg 403mg Chia seeds
Iron 7.72mg 3.77mg Chia seeds
Sugar 7.84g Chia seeds
Fiber 34.4g 11.1g Chia seeds
Copper 0.924mg 0.506mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.58mg 3.68mg Chia seeds
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 860mg 364mg Chia seeds
Sodium 16mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 54IU 10IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.723mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 55.2µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.566mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 6.375mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g 0.005g Khorasan wheat
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.213g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.621g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.13mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.709mg 0.442mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.566mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.371mg 1.112mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.97mg 0.416mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.588mg 0.251mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.772mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.95mg 0.687mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.531mg 0.379mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.048g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.134g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.