Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Red Bell Pepper

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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Glossy red bell pepper sliced lengthwise showing crisp juicy walls
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Red Bell Pepper

31Calories
1.0Protein
2.1Fiber
127.7Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-94%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper has fewer calories (energy) (31 kcal vs 486 kcal, 455 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+1571%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+15.6 g, +1571%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+1538%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+32.3 g, +1538%).

Higher Vitamin C
+7881%
Red Bell Pepper

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+126 mg, +7881%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Red Bell Pepper100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Red Bell Pepper
31 kcal2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 31 kcal in Red Bell Pepper (+455 kcal, +1468%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.99 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.99 g in Red Bell Pepper (+15.6 g, +1571%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Red Bell Pepper
6.0 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 6.0 g in Red Bell Pepper (+36.1 g, +599%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Red Bell Pepper
2.1 g8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.1 g in Red Bell Pepper (+32.3 g, +1538%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.30 g

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

Total SugarsRed Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Red Bell Pepper
4.2 g8% DV

Red Bell Pepper has higher total sugars (4.2 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CRed Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Red Bell Pepper
128 mg142% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 128 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+126 mg, +7881%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Red Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
157 µg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 157 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+154 µg, +5133%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ERed Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Red Bell Pepper
1.6 mg11% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 1.6 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.1 mg, +216%).

Vitamin KRed Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
4.9 µg4% DV

Red Bell Pepper has higher vitamin k (4.9 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Red Bell Pepper
46 µg12% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 46 µg in Red Bell Pepper (+3.0 µg, +7%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.05 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.05 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.57 mg, +1048%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.09 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.98 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.98 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+7.9 mg, +802%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.32 mg6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.32 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+0.62 mg, +197%).

Vitamin B6Red Bell Pepper higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.29 mg17% DV

Red Bell Pepper provides 0.29 mg vs 0.08 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.21 mg, +264%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Red Bell Pepper
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Red Bell Pepper provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Red Bell Pepper
4.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 4.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+12.0 mg, +300%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Red Bell Pepper
211 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 211 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+196 mg, +93%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Red Bell Pepper
7.0 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 7.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+624 mg, +8914%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.43 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.43 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+7.3 mg, +1695%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Red Bell Pepper
12.0 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 12.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+323 mg, +2692%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Red Bell Pepper
26.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 26.0 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+834 mg, +3208%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.25 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.25 mg in Red Bell Pepper (+4.3 mg, +1732%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Red Bell Pepper
0.03 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.03 g in Red Bell Pepper (+3.3 g, +11000%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 18 categories while Red Bell Pepper 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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