Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
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Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-95%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 486 kcal, 463 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+478%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+13.7 g, +478%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+1464%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+32.2 g, +1464%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1656%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+26.5 mg, +1656%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+463 kcal, +2013%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+13.7 g, +478%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+38.5 g, +1060%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+32.2 g, +1464%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.39 g in Spinach (Raw) (+30.4 g, +7782%).

Total SugarsSpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher total sugars (0.42 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+26.5 mg, +1656%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+466 µg, +15533%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+1.5 mg, +306%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin k (483 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 49 µg in Chia Seeds (+145 µg, +296%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.08 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.54 mg, +695%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.72 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+8.1 mg, +1120%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.88 mg, +1346%).

Vitamin B6Spinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.20 mg vs 0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Chia Seeds (+63.0 mg, +394%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+151 mg, +37%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 99.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+532 mg, +537%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 2.7 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+5.0 mg, +185%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 79.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+256 mg, +324%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 49.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+811 mg, +1655%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.53 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+4.1 mg, +764%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.06 g in Spinach (Raw) (+3.3 g, +5186%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 14 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 9.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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