Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Lemon

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Food A

Food B

nuts seeds

Chia Seeds

486Calories

16.5Protein

34.4Fiber

1.6Vit C

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Lemon

29Calories

1.1Protein

2.8Fiber

53.0Vit C

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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories

-94%

Lemon

Lemon has fewer calories (energy) (29 kcal vs 486 kcal, 457 kcal less).

Higher Protein

+1404%

Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+15.4 g, +1404%).

Higher Dietary Fiber

+1129%

Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+31.6 g, +1129%).

Higher Vitamin C

+3213%

Lemon

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+51.4 mg, +3213%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient

Chia Seeds100 g edible portion

Lemon100 g edible portion

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

486 kcal24% DV

Lemon

29 kcal1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 29 kcal in Lemon (+457 kcal, +1576%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

16.5 g33% DV

Lemon

1.1 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 1.1 g in Lemon (+15.4 g, +1404%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

42.1 g15% DV

Lemon

9.3 g3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 9.3 g in Lemon (+32.8 g, +352%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

34.4 g123% DV

Lemon

2.8 g10% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.8 g in Lemon (+31.6 g, +1129%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

30.7 g39% DV

Lemon

0.30 g

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.30 g in Lemon (+30.4 g, +10147%).

Total SugarsLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0 g

Lemon

2.5 g5% DV

Lemon has higher total sugars (2.5 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Chia Seeds

1.6 mg2% DV

Lemon

53.0 mg59% DV

Lemon provides 53.0 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+51.4 mg, +3213%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

3.0 µg

Lemon

1.0 µg

Chia Seeds provides 3.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Lemon (+2.0 µg, +200%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.50 mg3% DV

Lemon

0.15 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.15 mg in Lemon (+0.35 mg, +233%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

49 µg12% DV

Lemon

11 µg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 11 µg in Lemon (+38 µg, +345%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.62 mg52% DV

Lemon

0.04 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.04 mg in Lemon (+0.58 mg, +1450%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.17 mg13% DV

Lemon

0.02 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

8.8 mg55% DV

Lemon

0.10 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.10 mg in Lemon (+8.7 mg, +8730%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.94 mg19% DV

Lemon

0.19 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.19 mg in Lemon (+0.75 mg, +395%).

Vitamin B6Similar

Chia Seeds

0.08 mg5% DV

Lemon

0.08 mg5% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

16.0 mg1% DV

Lemon

2.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lemon (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

407 mg9% DV

Lemon

138 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 138 mg in Lemon (+269 mg, +195%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

631 mg49% DV

Lemon

26.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 26.0 mg in Lemon (+605 mg, +2327%).

IronChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

7.7 mg43% DV

Lemon

0.60 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.60 mg in Lemon (+7.1 mg, +1187%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

335 mg80% DV

Lemon

8.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 8.0 mg in Lemon (+327 mg, +4088%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

860 mg69% DV

Lemon

16.0 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 16.0 mg in Lemon (+844 mg, +5275%).

ZincChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

4.6 mg42% DV

Lemon

0.06 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+4.5 mg, +7533%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

3.3 g17% DV

Lemon

0.04 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.04 g in Lemon (+3.3 g, +8438%).

Nutrient

Chia Seeds12 g (1 tablespoon (12 g))

Lemon58 g (1 medium lemon (58 g))

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

58 kcal3% DV

Lemon

17 kcal1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 58 kcal vs 17 kcal in Lemon (+42 kcal, +247%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

2.0 g4% DV

Lemon

0.64 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 2.0 g vs 0.64 g in Lemon (+1.3 g, +211%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher

Chia Seeds

5.1 g2% DV

Lemon

5.4 g2% DV

Lemon provides 5.4 g vs 5.1 g in Chia Seeds (+0.35 g, +7%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

4.1 g15% DV

Lemon

1.6 g6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.1 g vs 1.6 g in Lemon (+2.5 g, +154%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

3.7 g5% DV

Lemon

0.17 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.7 g vs 0.17 g in Lemon (+3.5 g, +2020%).

Total SugarsLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0 g

Lemon

1.5 g3% DV

Lemon has higher total sugars (1.5 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.19 mg

Lemon

30.7 mg34% DV

Lemon provides 30.7 mg vs 0.19 mg in Chia Seeds (+30.5 mg, +15910%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.4 µg

Lemon

0.6 µg

Lemon provides 0.6 µg vs 0.4 µg in Chia Seeds (+0.2 µg, +61%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Vitamin ESimilar

Chia Seeds

0.06 mg

Lemon

0.09 mg1% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin e (0.06 mg).

Vitamin KSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

5.9 µg1% DV

Lemon

6.4 µg2% DV

Lemon provides 6.4 µg vs 5.9 µg in Chia Seeds (+0.5 µg, +9%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.07 mg6% DV

Lemon

0.02 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.07 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Chia Seeds

0.02 mg2% DV

Lemon

0.01 mg1% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

1.1 mg7% DV

Lemon

0.06 mg

Chia Seeds provides 1.1 mg vs 0.06 mg in Lemon (+1.0 mg, +1727%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar

Chia Seeds

0.11 mg2% DV

Lemon

0.11 mg2% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.11 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar

Chia Seeds

0.01 mg1% DV

Lemon

0.05 mg3% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.01 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

1.9 mg

Lemon

1.2 mg

Chia Seeds provides 1.9 mg vs 1.2 mg in Lemon (+0.76 mg, +66%).

PotassiumLemon higher

Chia Seeds

48.8 mg1% DV

Lemon

80.0 mg2% DV

Lemon provides 80.0 mg vs 48.8 mg in Chia Seeds (+31.2 mg, +64%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

75.7 mg6% DV

Lemon

15.1 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 75.7 mg vs 15.1 mg in Lemon (+60.6 mg, +402%).

IronChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.93 mg5% DV

Lemon

0.35 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.93 mg vs 0.35 mg in Lemon (+0.58 mg, +166%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

40.2 mg10% DV

Lemon

4.6 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 40.2 mg vs 4.6 mg in Lemon (+35.6 mg, +766%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

103 mg8% DV

Lemon

9.3 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 103 mg vs 9.3 mg in Lemon (+93.9 mg, +1012%).

ZincChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.55 mg5% DV

Lemon

0.03 mg

Chia Seeds provides 0.55 mg vs 0.03 mg in Lemon (+0.51 mg, +1479%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.40 g2% DV

Lemon

0.02 g

Chia Seeds provides 0.40 g vs 0.02 g in Lemon (+0.38 g, +1667%).

Nutrient

Chia SeedsAmount per 100 kcal (21 g)

LemonAmount per 100 kcal (345 g)

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Similar

Chia Seeds

102 kcal5% DV

Lemon

100 kcal5% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of calories (energy) (102 kcal).

ProteinLemon higher

Chia Seeds

3.5 g7% DV

Lemon

3.8 g8% DV

Lemon provides 3.8 g vs 3.5 g in Chia Seeds (+0.32 g, +9%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher

Chia Seeds

8.8 g3% DV

Lemon

32.2 g12% DV

Lemon provides 32.2 g vs 8.8 g in Chia Seeds (+23.3 g, +264%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher

Chia Seeds

7.2 g26% DV

Lemon

9.7 g35% DV

Lemon provides 9.7 g vs 7.2 g in Chia Seeds (+2.4 g, +34%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

6.5 g8% DV

Lemon

1.0 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 6.5 g vs 1.0 g in Lemon (+5.4 g, +524%).

Total SugarsLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0 g

Lemon

8.6 g17% DV

Lemon has higher total sugars (8.6 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.34 mg

Lemon

183 mg203% DV

Lemon provides 183 mg vs 0.34 mg in Chia Seeds (+183 mg, +54320%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.6 µg

Lemon

3.5 µg

Lemon provides 3.5 µg vs 0.6 µg in Chia Seeds (+2.8 µg, +448%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.11 mg1% DV

Lemon

0.52 mg3% DV

Lemon provides 0.52 mg vs 0.11 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.41 mg, +393%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

10 µg3% DV

Lemon

38 µg9% DV

Lemon provides 38 µg vs 10 µg in Chia Seeds (+28 µg, +269%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar

Chia Seeds

0.13 mg11% DV

Lemon

0.14 mg12% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.13 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar

Chia Seeds

0.04 mg3% DV

Lemon

0.07 mg5% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

1.9 mg12% DV

Lemon

0.35 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 1.9 mg vs 0.35 mg in Lemon (+1.5 mg, +437%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.20 mg4% DV

Lemon

0.66 mg13% DV

Lemon provides 0.66 mg vs 0.20 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.46 mg, +232%).

Vitamin B6Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.02 mg1% DV

Lemon

0.28 mg16% DV

Lemon provides 0.28 mg vs 0.02 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.26 mg, +1543%).

Vitamin B12Similar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Chia Seeds

3.4 mg

Lemon

6.9 mg

Lemon provides 6.9 mg vs 3.4 mg in Chia Seeds (+3.5 mg, +105%).

PotassiumLemon higher

Chia Seeds

85.5 mg2% DV

Lemon

476 mg10% DV

Lemon provides 476 mg vs 85.5 mg in Chia Seeds (+391 mg, +457%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

133 mg10% DV

Lemon

89.7 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 133 mg vs 89.7 mg in Lemon (+42.8 mg, +48%).

IronLemon higher

Chia Seeds

1.6 mg9% DV

Lemon

2.1 mg12% DV

Lemon provides 2.1 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.45 mg, +28%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

70.4 mg17% DV

Lemon

27.6 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 70.4 mg vs 27.6 mg in Lemon (+42.7 mg, +155%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

181 mg14% DV

Lemon

55.2 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 181 mg vs 55.2 mg in Lemon (+125 mg, +227%).

ZincChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.96 mg9% DV

Lemon

0.21 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.96 mg vs 0.21 mg in Lemon (+0.75 mg, +365%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

0.70 g3% DV

Lemon

0.13 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.70 g vs 0.13 g in Lemon (+0.56 g, +420%).

Nutrient

Chia SeedsNormalized to 300 kcal (62 g)

LemonNormalized to 300 kcal (1034 g)

Macronutrients6 nutrients

Calories (Energy)Similar

Chia Seeds

301 kcal15% DV

Lemon

300 kcal15% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of calories (energy) (301 kcal).

ProteinLemon higher

Chia Seeds

10.3 g21% DV

Lemon

11.4 g23% DV

Lemon provides 11.4 g vs 10.3 g in Chia Seeds (+1.1 g, +11%).

CarbohydratesLemon higher

Chia Seeds

26.1 g9% DV

Lemon

96.4 g35% DV

Lemon provides 96.4 g vs 26.1 g in Chia Seeds (+70.3 g, +269%).

Dietary FiberLemon higher

Chia Seeds

21.3 g76% DV

Lemon

29.0 g103% DV

Lemon provides 29.0 g vs 21.3 g in Chia Seeds (+7.6 g, +36%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

19.1 g24% DV

Lemon

3.1 g4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 19.1 g vs 3.1 g in Lemon (+16.0 g, +514%).

Total SugarsLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0 g

Lemon

25.9 g52% DV

Lemon has higher total sugars (25.9 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients

Vitamin CLemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.99 mg1% DV

Lemon

548 mg609% DV

Lemon provides 548 mg vs 0.99 mg in Chia Seeds (+547 mg, +55144%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

1.9 µg

Lemon

10 µg1% DV

Lemon provides 10 µg vs 1.9 µg in Chia Seeds (+8.5 µg, +456%).

Vitamin DSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Vitamin ELemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.31 mg2% DV

Lemon

1.6 mg10% DV

Lemon provides 1.6 mg vs 0.31 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.2 mg, +400%).

Vitamin KSimilar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Folate (DFE)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

30 µg8% DV

Lemon

114 µg28% DV

Lemon provides 114 µg vs 30 µg in Chia Seeds (+83 µg, +274%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar

Chia Seeds

0.38 mg32% DV

Lemon

0.41 mg34% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Lemon provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.38 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.11 mg8% DV

Lemon

0.21 mg16% DV

Lemon provides 0.21 mg vs 0.11 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.10 mg, +96%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

5.5 mg34% DV

Lemon

1.0 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 5.5 mg vs 1.0 mg in Lemon (+4.4 mg, +429%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.58 mg12% DV

Lemon

2.0 mg39% DV

Lemon provides 2.0 mg vs 0.58 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.4 mg, +237%).

Vitamin B6Lemon higher

Chia Seeds

0.05 mg3% DV

Lemon

0.83 mg49% DV

Lemon provides 0.83 mg vs 0.05 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.78 mg, +1568%).

Vitamin B12Similar

Chia Seeds

0 µg

Lemon

0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients

SodiumLemon higher

Chia Seeds

9.9 mg

Lemon

20.7 mg1% DV

Lemon provides 20.7 mg vs 9.9 mg in Chia Seeds (+10.8 mg, +108%).

PotassiumLemon higher

Chia Seeds

252 mg5% DV

Lemon

1,427 mg30% DV

Lemon provides 1,427 mg vs 252 mg in Chia Seeds (+1,175 mg, +465%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

391 mg30% DV

Lemon

269 mg21% DV

Chia Seeds provides 391 mg vs 269 mg in Lemon (+122 mg, +46%).

IronLemon higher

Chia Seeds

4.8 mg27% DV

Lemon

6.2 mg34% DV

Lemon provides 6.2 mg vs 4.8 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.4 mg, +30%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

208 mg49% DV

Lemon

82.7 mg20% DV

Chia Seeds provides 208 mg vs 82.7 mg in Lemon (+125 mg, +151%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

533 mg43% DV

Lemon

165 mg13% DV

Chia Seeds provides 533 mg vs 165 mg in Lemon (+368 mg, +222%).

ZincChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

2.8 mg26% DV

Lemon

0.62 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 2.8 mg vs 0.62 mg in Lemon (+2.2 mg, +358%).

Lipids1 nutrients

Saturated FatChia Seeds higher

Chia Seeds

2.1 g10% DV

Lemon

0.40 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 2.1 g vs 0.40 g in Lemon (+1.7 g, +412%).

Chia Seeds vs Lemon

Chia Seeds

Lemon

Nutritional Takeaways

Comparison Summary