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Chia Seeds vs Walnuts (English, Halves)

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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 raw walnut halves in minimalist ceramic dish
nuts seeds

Walnuts (English, Halves)

654Calories
15.2Protein
6.7Fiber
1.3Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-26%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds has fewer calories (energy) (486 kcal vs 654 kcal, 168 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+9%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 15.2 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+1.3 g, +9%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+413%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.7 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+27.7 g, +413%).

Higher Vitamin C
+23%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 1.3 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+0.30 mg, +23%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Walnuts (English, Halves)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
654 kcal33% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 654 kcal vs 486 kcal in Chia Seeds (+168 kcal, +35%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
15.2 g30% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 15.2 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+1.3 g, +9%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
13.7 g5% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 13.7 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+28.4 g, +207%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
6.7 g24% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 6.7 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+27.7 g, +413%).

Total FatWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
65.2 g84% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 65.2 g vs 30.7 g in Chia Seeds (+34.5 g, +112%).

Total SugarsWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.6 g5% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) has higher total sugars (2.6 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.3 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 1.3 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+0.30 mg, +23%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.0 µg

Chia Seeds provides 3.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+2.0 µg, +200%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.70 mg5% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.70 mg vs 0.50 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.20 mg, +40%).

Vitamin KWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.7 µg2% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) has higher vitamin k (2.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
98 µg25% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 98 µg vs 49 µg in Chia Seeds (+49 µg, +100%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.34 mg28% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.34 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+0.28 mg, +82%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.15 mg12% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.1 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 1.1 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+7.7 mg, +685%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.57 mg11% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.57 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+0.37 mg, +65%).

Vitamin B6Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.54 mg32% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.54 mg vs 0.08 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.46 mg, +571%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0 µg

Both Chia Seeds and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.0 mg

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+14.0 mg, +700%).

PotassiumWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
441 mg9% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 441 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+34.0 mg, +8%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
98.0 mg8% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 98.0 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+533 mg, +544%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.9 mg16% DV

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 2.9 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+4.8 mg, +165%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
158 mg38% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 158 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+177 mg, +112%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
346 mg28% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 346 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+514 mg, +149%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
3.1 mg28% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 3.1 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+1.5 mg, +48%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
6.1 g31% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 6.1 g vs 3.3 g in Chia Seeds (+2.8 g, +84%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 14 categories while Walnuts (English, Halves) 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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