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Winged bean vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between winged bean and chia seeds

  • Winged bean is higher in copper, yet chia seeds are higher in phosphorus, selenium, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily phosphorus needs 116% more than winged bean.
  • Winged bean contains 2 times more copper than chia seeds. While winged bean contains 1.386mg of copper, chia seeds contain only 0.924mg.
  • The glycemic index of chia seeds is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Winged bean tuber, raw 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 +44%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1295.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2003.3%
Contains more IronIron +286%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1811.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7785.7%

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% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +438.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
~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
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 WaterWater +889.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3315.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +886.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13500.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 23.665g 157%
Fiber 34.4g 138%
Phosphorus 45mg 860mg 116%
Selenium 0.7µg 55.2µg 99%
Manganese 0.532mg 2.723mg 95%
Magnesium 24mg 335mg 74%
Iron 2mg 7.72mg 72%
Calcium 30mg 631mg 60%
Copper 1.386mg 0.924mg 51%
Fats 0.9g 30.74g 46%
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 8.83mg 45%
Zinc 1.39mg 4.58mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.62mg 20%
Calories 148kcal 486kcal 17%
Saturated fat 0.222g 3.33g 14%
Protein 11.6g 16.54g 10%
Folate 19µg 49µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 6%
Potassium 586mg 407mg 5%
Carbs 28.1g 42.12g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.234g 2.309g 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 28.1g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.451mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.64mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.592mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.143mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.599mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean 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
15%
Winged bean
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.108g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.