Soybean vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between soybeans and chia seeds
- Chia seeds are higher than soybeans in fiber, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, copper, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 114% more than soybeans.
Food varieties used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +289.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +518.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +230.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +656.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2113% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.21 g
Fats:
8.97 g
Carbs:
8.36 g
Water:
62.55 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +978.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +242.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.3% |
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Protein
~16.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.3% |
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 | 5.064g | 23.665g | 124% |
| Fiber | 6g | 34.4g | 114% |
| Phosphorus | 245mg | 860mg | 88% |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 55.2µg | 87% |
| Manganese | 0.824mg | 2.723mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 335mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.924mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 8.83mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 631mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.62mg | 39% |
| Fats | 8.97g | 30.74g | 33% |
| Iron | 5.14mg | 7.72mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 4.58mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 486kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 8.36g | 42.12g | 11% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.17mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.297g | 3.33g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 515mg | 407mg | 3% |
| Protein | 18.21g | 16.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.981g | 2.309g | 1% |
| Folate | 54µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.36g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.355mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.449mg | 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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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
23%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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)