Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

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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Clean cooked lentils in a restrained ceramic bowl showcasing hearty texture
legumes

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

116Calories
9.0Protein
7.9Fiber
1.5Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

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

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-76%
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has fewer calories (energy) (116 kcal vs 486 kcal, 370 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+83%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+7.5 g, +83%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+335%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 7.9 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+26.5 g, +335%).

Higher Vitamin C
+7%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.10 mg, +7%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
116 kcal6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 116 kcal in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+370 kcal, +319%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
9.0 g18% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 9.0 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+7.5 g, +83%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
20.1 g7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 20.1 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+22.0 g, +109%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
7.9 g28% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 7.9 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+26.5 g, +335%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.38 g

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.38 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+30.4 g, +7989%).

Total SugarsLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.8 g4% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has higher total sugars (1.8 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.5 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 1.5 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.10 mg, +7%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.11 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.11 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.39 mg, +355%).

Vitamin KLentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.7 µg1% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin k (1.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
181 µg45% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides 181 µg vs 49 µg in Chia Seeds (+132 µg, +269%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.17 mg14% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.17 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.45 mg, +267%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 1.1 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+7.8 mg, +733%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.64 mg13% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.64 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.30 mg, +47%).

Vitamin B6Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.18 mg10% DV

Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.18 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
2.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
369 mg8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 369 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+38.0 mg, +10%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
19.0 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 19.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+612 mg, +3221%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 mg19% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 3.3 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+4.4 mg, +132%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
36.0 mg9% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 36.0 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+299 mg, +831%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
180 mg14% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 180 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+680 mg, +378%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
1.3 mg12% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 1.3 mg in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+3.3 mg, +261%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Lentils (Cooked / Boiled)
0.05 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.05 g in Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) (+3.3 g, +6183%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 20 categories while Lentils (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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