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Walnut vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Walnut and Chia seeds

  • Walnut has more Copper, and Manganese, while Chia seeds has more Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds's daily need coverage for Fiber is 111% higher.
  • Chia seeds contains 2 times less Copper than Walnut. Walnut contains 1.586mg of Copper, while Chia seeds contains 0.924mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
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 CopperCopper +71.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +543.9%
Contains more IronIron +165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1026.5%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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.
Walnut
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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 4.3% 1.2% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +684.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +112.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.2%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
Contains more OtherOther +169.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 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 +286.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 654kcal 486kcal Walnut
Protein 15.23g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 65.21g 30.74g Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 7.01g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 13.71g 42.12g Chia seeds
Magnesium 158mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 98mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 441mg 407mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Sugar 2.61g Chia seeds
Fiber 6.7g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 1.586mg 0.924mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 2mg 16mg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.5mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 2.723mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.17mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Folate 98µg 49µg Walnut
Trans Fat 0.14g Walnut
Choline 39.2mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 3.33g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 2.309g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 23.665g Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.596mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.17mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.424mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.236mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.753mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.391mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 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
Walnut Chia seeds
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%
Walnut
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.