Side-by-Side Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

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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Fresh peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
fruits

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-89%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has fewer calories (energy) (53 kcal vs 486 kcal, 433 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+1942%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+15.7 g, +1942%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+1811%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+32.6 g, +1811%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1569%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 26.7 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+25.1 mg, +1569%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 53 kcal in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+433 kcal, +817%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+15.7 g, +1942%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 13.3 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+28.8 g, +216%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+32.6 g, +1811%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 0.31 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+30.4 g, +9816%).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has higher total sugars (10.6 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 26.7 mg vs 1.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+25.1 mg, +1569%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 34 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+31 µg, +1033%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.30 mg, +150%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 16 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+33 µg, +206%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.06 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.56 mg, +969%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.38 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+8.5 mg, +2248%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.22 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.72 mg, +335%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 166 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+241 mg, +145%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 37.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+594 mg, +1605%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+7.6 mg, +5047%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 12.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+323 mg, +2692%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 20.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+840 mg, +4200%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+4.5 mg, +6443%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.04 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+3.3 g, +8438%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 19 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 3.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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