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

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The main differences between Khorasan wheat and Chia seeds

  • Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, yet Chia seeds is richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Chia seeds is 93% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
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 less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.723mg

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 0% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
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 E Vitamin E +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +90.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1343.2%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +984%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3710.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Khorasan wheat Chia seeds
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 Khorasan wheat Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 337kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 14.54g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 2.13g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 59.48g 7.72g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 42.12g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 22mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 403mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 3.77mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Sugar 7.84g Chia seeds
Fiber 11.1g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.506mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 3.68mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 5mg 16mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.5mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 2.723mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 55.2µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.17mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 8.83mg 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 0.005g 0.14g Khorasan wheat
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.196g 3.33g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.442mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.112mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.416mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.251mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.687mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.379mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 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
Khorasan wheat 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
221%
Chia seeds

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