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Chia Seeds vs Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Boiled egg cleanly sliced in half showing rich golden yolk
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Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)

155Calories
12.6Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Chia Seeds (raw) with Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-68%
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (155 kcal vs 486 kcal, 331 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+31%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 12.6 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+4.0 g, +31%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+34.4 g).

Higher Vitamin C
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+1.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
155 kcal8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 155 kcal in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+331 kcal, +214%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
12.6 g25% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 12.6 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+4.0 g, +31%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 g

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 1.1 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+41.0 g, +3661%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0 g

Chia Seeds has higher dietary fiber (34.4 g vs 0 g).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
10.6 g14% DV

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 10.6 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+20.1 g, +190%).

Total SugarsWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 g2% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher total sugars (1.1 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0 mg

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
149 µg17% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 149 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+146 µg, +4867%).

Vitamin DWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
2.2 µg11% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin d (2.2 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.0 mg7% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.0 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.53 mg, +106%).

Vitamin KWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.3 µg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin k (0.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
44 µg11% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 44 µg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+5.0 µg, +11%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.07 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.55 mg, +839%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.52 mg40% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.52 mg vs 0.17 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.35 mg, +204%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.06 mg

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.06 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+8.8 mg, +13697%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.4 mg28% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.4 mg vs 0.94 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.46 mg, +49%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.12 mg7% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 µg46% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin b12 (1.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
124 mg5% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 124 mg vs 16.0 mg in Chia Seeds (+108 mg, +675%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
126 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 126 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+281 mg, +223%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
50.0 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 50.0 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+581 mg, +1162%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.2 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 1.2 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+6.5 mg, +549%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
10.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 10.0 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+325 mg, +3250%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
172 mg14% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 172 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+688 mg, +400%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg10% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 1.1 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+3.5 mg, +336%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 g16% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (3.3 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 15 categories while Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 9.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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