Side-by-Side Comparison

Almonds (Raw) vs Chia Seeds

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean raw whole almonds with natural brown skin in minimalist ceramic dish
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Almonds (Raw)

579Calories
21.1Protein
12.5Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Fine organic black and white chia seeds resting in a stone bowl
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Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-16%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds has fewer calories (energy) (486 kcal vs 579 kcal, 93 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+28%
Almonds (Raw)

Almonds (Raw) provides 21.2 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+4.6 g, +28%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+175%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 12.5 g in Almonds (Raw) (+21.9 g, +175%).

Higher Vitamin C
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+1.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Almonds (Raw)100 g edible portion
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
579 kcal29% DV
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 579 kcal vs 486 kcal in Chia Seeds (+93 kcal, +19%).

ProteinAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
21.2 g42% DV
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 21.2 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+4.6 g, +28%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
21.6 g8% DV
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 21.6 g in Almonds (Raw) (+20.6 g, +95%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
12.5 g45% DV
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 12.5 g in Almonds (Raw) (+21.9 g, +175%).

Total FatAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
49.9 g64% DV
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 49.9 g vs 30.7 g in Chia Seeds (+19.2 g, +62%).

Total SugarsAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
4.4 g9% DV
Chia Seeds
0 g

Almonds (Raw) has higher total sugars (4.4 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
0 mg
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds has higher vitamin c (1.6 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg

Chia Seeds has higher vitamin a (rae) (3.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
25.6 mg171% DV
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 25.6 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+25.1 mg, +5026%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
44 µg11% DV
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 44 µg in Almonds (Raw) (+5.0 µg, +11%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
0.21 mg17% DV
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.21 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+0.42 mg, +202%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
1.1 mg88% DV
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.17 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.97 mg, +569%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.6 mg23% DV
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 3.6 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+5.2 mg, +144%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
0.47 mg9% DV
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.47 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+0.47 mg, +100%).

Vitamin B6Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
0.14 mg8% DV
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.14 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
1.0 mg
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+15.0 mg, +1500%).

PotassiumAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
733 mg16% DV
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 733 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+326 mg, +80%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
269 mg21% DV
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 269 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+362 mg, +135%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.7 mg21% DV
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 3.7 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+4.0 mg, +108%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
270 mg64% DV
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 270 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+65.0 mg, +24%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
481 mg38% DV
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 481 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+379 mg, +79%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.1 mg28% DV
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 3.1 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+1.5 mg, +47%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.8 g19% DV
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 3.8 g vs 3.3 g in Chia Seeds (+0.47 g, +14%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Almonds (Raw) leads in 9 categories while Chia Seeds leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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