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Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added and chia seeds

  • Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added is higher in copper, folate, and phosphorus, yet chia seeds are higher in fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B1.
  • Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added covers your daily copper needs 101% more than chia seeds.
  • Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added contains 38 times more sodium than chia seeds. While seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added contains 613mg of sodium, chia seeds contain only 16mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 92% 17% 43% 255% 611% 145% 496% 80% 276% 339%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1007%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.8%

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 4.7% 0% 0% 0% 81% 66% 79% 423% 186% 0% 0% 179% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 57% 21% 4%
Protein: 17.21 g
Fats: 56.8 g
Carbs: 20.59 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 4.4 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 FatsFats +84.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.6%
Contains more WaterWater +480%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g
~equal in Other ~4.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 20% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 37.507 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 +369.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added Chia seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 7.056mg 141%
Copper 1.834mg 0.924mg 101%
Polyunsaturated fat 37.507g 23.665g 92%
Fiber 11.5g 34.4g 92%
Vitamin B6 0.805mg 62%
Calcium 57mg 631mg 57%
Magnesium 129mg 335mg 49%
Folate 238µg 49µg 47%
Phosphorus 1158mg 860mg 43%
Fats 56.8g 30.74g 40%
Vitamin B3 4.198mg 8.83mg 29%
Sodium 613mg 16mg 26%
Manganese 2.114mg 2.723mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.325mg 0.62mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.841g 2.309g 21%
Selenium 62.2µg 55.2µg 13%
Saturated fat 5.953g 3.33g 12%
Iron 6.81mg 7.72mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.17mg 9%
Calories 619kcal 486kcal 7%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.58mg 7%
Carbs 20.59g 42.12g 7%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Potassium 491mg 407mg 2%
Protein 17.21g 16.54g 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.6mg 0%
Net carbs 9.09g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.702mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.861mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.254mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.708mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.374mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.883mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.994mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.477mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added 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
78%
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
236%
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added
Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.623g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168594/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.