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Chia Seeds vs Tofu (Firm)

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 geometric cubes of firm white tofu on neutral ceramic plate
legumes

Tofu (Firm)

83Calories
10.0Protein
0.9Fiber
0.1Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-83%
Tofu (Firm)

Tofu (Firm) has fewer calories (energy) (83 kcal vs 486 kcal, 403 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+66%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+6.6 g, +66%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+3722%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+33.5 g, +3722%).

Higher Vitamin C
+1500%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0.10 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.5 mg, +1500%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Tofu (Firm)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Tofu (Firm)
83 kcal4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 83 kcal in Tofu (Firm) (+403 kcal, +486%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Tofu (Firm)
10.0 g20% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 10.0 g in Tofu (Firm) (+6.6 g, +66%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Tofu (Firm)
1.9 g1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 1.9 g in Tofu (Firm) (+40.2 g, +2140%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.90 g3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0.90 g in Tofu (Firm) (+33.5 g, +3722%).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Tofu (Firm)
5.3 g7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 5.3 g in Tofu (Firm) (+25.5 g, +484%).

Total SugarsTofu (Firm) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Tofu (Firm)
0.62 g1% DV

Tofu (Firm) has higher total sugars (0.62 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.10 mg

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0.10 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+1.5 mg, +1500%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.01 mg

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.01 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.49 mg, +4900%).

Vitamin KTofu (Firm) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
2.4 µg2% DV

Tofu (Firm) has higher vitamin k (2.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Tofu (Firm)
19 µg5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 19 µg in Tofu (Firm) (+30 µg, +158%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.08 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.08 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.54 mg, +665%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.20 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+8.6 mg, +4428%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.07 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+0.87 mg, +1282%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.05 mg3% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Tofu (Firm)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Tofu (Firm) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Tofu (Firm)
9.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 9.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+7.0 mg, +78%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Tofu (Firm)
148 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 148 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+259 mg, +175%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Tofu (Firm)
282 mg22% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 282 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+349 mg, +124%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Tofu (Firm)
2.0 mg11% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+5.7 mg, +278%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Tofu (Firm)
37.0 mg9% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 37.0 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+298 mg, +805%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Tofu (Firm)
121 mg10% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 121 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+739 mg, +611%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.89 mg8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.89 mg in Tofu (Firm) (+3.7 mg, +415%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Tofu (Firm)
0.79 g4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 0.79 g in Tofu (Firm) (+2.5 g, +322%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 21 categories while Tofu (Firm) leads in 2.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Chia Seeds has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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