Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Dates (Medjool)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fine organic black and white chia seeds resting in a stone bowl
nuts seeds

Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Plump wrinkly dark amber Medjool dates on a modern plate
fruits

Dates (Medjool)

277Calories
1.8Protein
6.7Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-43%
Dates (Medjool)

Dates (Medjool) has fewer calories (energy) (277 kcal vs 486 kcal, 209 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+814%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+14.7 g, +814%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+413%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+27.7 g, +413%).

Higher Vitamin C
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+1.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Dates (Medjool)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Dates (Medjool)
277 kcal14% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 277 kcal in Dates (Medjool) (+209 kcal, +75%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.8 g4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 1.8 g in Dates (Medjool) (+14.7 g, +814%).

CarbohydratesDates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Dates (Medjool)
75.0 g27% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 75.0 g vs 42.1 g in Chia Seeds (+32.9 g, +78%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Dates (Medjool)
6.7 g24% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.7 g in Dates (Medjool) (+27.7 g, +413%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.15 g

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.15 g in Dates (Medjool) (+30.6 g, +20393%).

Total SugarsDates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Dates (Medjool)
66.5 g133% DV

Dates (Medjool) has higher total sugars (66.5 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0 mg

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Dates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
7.0 µg1% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 7.0 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+4.0 µg, +133%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.45 mg, +900%).

Vitamin KDates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
2.7 µg2% DV

Dates (Medjool) has higher vitamin k (2.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Dates (Medjool)
15 µg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 15 µg in Dates (Medjool) (+34 µg, +227%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.05 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.05 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.57 mg, +1140%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.06 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.6 mg10% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 1.6 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+7.2 mg, +448%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.81 mg16% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.81 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+0.13 mg, +17%).

Vitamin B6Dates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.25 mg15% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.08 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.17 mg, +211%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Dates (Medjool)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Dates (Medjool) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Dates (Medjool)
1.0 mg

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

PotassiumDates (Medjool) higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Dates (Medjool)
696 mg15% DV

Dates (Medjool) provides 696 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+289 mg, +71%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Dates (Medjool)
64.0 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 64.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+567 mg, +886%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.90 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.90 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+6.8 mg, +758%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Dates (Medjool)
54.0 mg13% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 54.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+281 mg, +520%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Dates (Medjool)
62.0 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 62.0 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+798 mg, +1287%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.44 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.44 mg in Dates (Medjool) (+4.1 mg, +941%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Dates (Medjool)
0.03 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.03 g in Dates (Medjool) (+3.3 g, +10306%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 18 categories while Dates (Medjool) leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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