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Chia Seeds vs Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

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 fresh glass of pure white milk on neutral studio surface
dairy

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

61Calories
3.1Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-87%
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has fewer calories (energy) (61 kcal vs 486 kcal, 425 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+425%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+13.4 g, +425%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 0 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+34.4 g).

Higher Vitamin C
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
61 kcal3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 486 kcal vs 61 kcal in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+425 kcal, +697%).

ProteinChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.2 g6% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+13.4 g, +425%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
4.8 g2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 4.8 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+37.3 g, +778%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 g

Chia Seeds has higher dietary fiber (34.4 g vs 0 g).

Total FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.3 g4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 30.7 g vs 3.3 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+27.5 g, +846%).

Total SugarsWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
0 g
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.1 g10% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher total sugars (5.1 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
1.6 mg2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 mg

Chia Seeds has higher vitamin c (1.6 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
46 µg5% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 46 µg vs 3.0 µg in Chia Seeds (+43 µg, +1433%).

Vitamin DWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.3 µg7% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin d (1.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.07 mg

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.07 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.43 mg, +614%).

Vitamin KWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.3 µg

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin k (0.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.0 µg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 49 µg vs 5.0 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+44 µg, +880%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.05 mg4% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.62 mg vs 0.05 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.57 mg, +1248%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.17 mg13% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.09 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 0.09 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+8.7 mg, +9821%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.37 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.57 mg, +152%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.04 mg2% DV

Both Chia Seeds and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.08 mg).

Vitamin B12Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.5 µg19% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin b12 (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
43.0 mg2% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 43.0 mg vs 16.0 mg in Chia Seeds (+27.0 mg, +169%).

PotassiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
132 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 407 mg vs 132 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+275 mg, +208%).

CalciumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
113 mg9% DV

Chia Seeds provides 631 mg vs 113 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+518 mg, +458%).

IronChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.03 mg

Chia Seeds provides 7.7 mg vs 0.03 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+7.7 mg, +25633%).

MagnesiumChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
10.0 mg2% DV

Chia Seeds provides 335 mg vs 10.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+325 mg, +3250%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
84.0 mg7% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 84.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+776 mg, +924%).

ZincChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 4.6 mg vs 0.37 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+4.2 mg, +1138%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatChia Seeds higher
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.9 g9% DV

Chia Seeds provides 3.3 g vs 1.9 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.5 g, +79%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Chia Seeds leads in 18 categories while Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) 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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