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Chia Seeds vs Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

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
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Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Clean shelled green pumpkin seed pepitas on light wooden surface
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Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

559Calories
30.2Protein
6.0Fiber
1.9Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-13%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds has fewer calories (energy) (486 kcal vs 559 kcal, 73 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+83%
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 30.2 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+13.7 g, +83%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+473%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.0 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+28.4 g, +473%).

Higher Vitamin C
+19%
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1.9 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.30 mg, +19%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
559 kcal28% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 559 kcal vs 486 kcal in Chia Seeds (+73 kcal, +15%).

ProteinPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
30.2 g60% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 30.2 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+13.7 g, +83%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
10.7 g4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 10.7 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+31.4 g, +293%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
6.0 g21% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.0 g in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+28.4 g, +473%).

Total FatPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
49.1 g63% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 49.1 g vs 30.7 g in Chia Seeds (+18.3 g, +60%).

Total SugarsPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.4 g3% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has higher total sugars (1.4 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.9 mg2% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1.9 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.30 mg, +19%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1.0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
2.2 mg15% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 2.2 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.7 mg, +336%).

Vitamin KPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.3 µg6% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has higher vitamin k (7.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
58 µg14% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 58 µg vs 49 µg in Chia Seeds (+9.0 µg, +18%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.27 mg23% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.27 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+0.35 mg, +127%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.15 mg12% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
5.0 mg31% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 5.0 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+3.8 mg, +77%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.75 mg15% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.75 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+0.19 mg, +25%).

Vitamin B6Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0.14 mg8% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.14 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+9.0 mg, +129%).

PotassiumPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
809 mg17% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 809 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+402 mg, +99%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
46.0 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 46.0 mg in Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) (+585 mg, +1272%).

IronPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
8.8 mg49% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 8.8 mg vs 7.7 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.1 mg, +14%).

MagnesiumPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
592 mg141% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 592 mg vs 335 mg in Chia Seeds (+257 mg, +77%).

PhosphorusPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
1,233 mg99% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 1,233 mg vs 860 mg in Chia Seeds (+373 mg, +43%).

ZincPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
7.8 mg71% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 7.8 mg vs 4.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+3.2 mg, +71%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatPumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
8.7 g43% DV

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) provides 8.7 g vs 3.3 g in Chia Seeds (+5.3 g, +160%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 8 categories while Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) leads in 15.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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