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Seeds, hemp seed, hulled vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are seeds, hemp seed, hulled and chia seeds different?

  • Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, potassium, and folate, while chia seeds are higher in fiber and calcium.
  • Seeds, hemp seed, hulled covers your daily need for manganese, 212% more than chia seeds.
  • Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 3 times more potassium than chia seeds. Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains 1200mg of potassium, while chia seeds contain 407mg.

Seeds, hemp seed, hulled and Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 500% 21% 106% 298% 533% 270% 707% 0.65% 991% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +801.4%
~equal in Iron ~7.72mg

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 1.7% 0.33% 16% 0% 319% 66% 173% 0% 138% 0% 0% 83% 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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.83mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 49% 9% 5% 6%
Protein: 31.56 g
Fats: 48.75 g
Carbs: 8.67 g
Water: 4.96 g
Other: 6.06 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more FatsFats +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +385.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 11% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 38.1 g
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled Chia seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, hemp seed, hulled Chia seeds DV% diff.
Manganese 7.6mg 2.723mg 212%
Fiber 4g 34.4g 122%
Phosphorus 1650mg 860mg 113%
Selenium 55.2µg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 38.1g 23.665g 96%
Magnesium 700mg 335mg 87%
Copper 1.6mg 0.924mg 75%
Calcium 70mg 631mg 56%
Vitamin B1 1.275mg 0.62mg 55%
Zinc 9.9mg 4.58mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 46%
Protein 31.56g 16.54g 30%
Fats 48.75g 30.74g 28%
Potassium 1200mg 407mg 23%
Folate 110µg 49µg 15%
Carbs 8.67g 42.12g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.17mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.4g 2.309g 8%
Saturated fat 4.6g 3.33g 6%
Calories 553kcal 486kcal 3%
Iron 7.95mg 7.72mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 9.2mg 8.83mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 4.67g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Sodium 5mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.369mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 1.269mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.286mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 2.163mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.276mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.933mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.447mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.777mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.969mg 0.531mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 8.684g 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 1.34g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 27.358g 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled Chia seeds
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
61%
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled
Seeds, hemp seed, hulled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.27g)
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 ($)

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. Seeds, hemp seed, hulled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170148/nutrients
  2. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.