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Sesame Seeds (Whole) vs Chia Seeds

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean golden whole sesame seeds in a minimalist stone bowl
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Sesame Seeds (Whole)

573Calories
17.7Protein
11.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Fine organic black and white chia seeds resting in a stone bowl
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Chia Seeds

486Calories
16.5Protein
34.4Fiber
1.6Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-15%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds has fewer calories (energy) (486 kcal vs 573 kcal, 87 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+7%
Sesame Seeds (Whole)

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+1.2 g, +7%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+192%
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 11.8 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+22.6 g, +192%).

Higher Vitamin C
Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds provides 1.6 mg vs 0 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+1.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Sesame Seeds (Whole)100 g edible portion
Chia Seeds100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
573 kcal29% DV
Chia Seeds
486 kcal24% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 573 kcal vs 486 kcal in Chia Seeds (+87 kcal, +18%).

ProteinSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
17.7 g35% DV
Chia Seeds
16.5 g33% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 17.7 g vs 16.5 g in Chia Seeds (+1.2 g, +7%).

CarbohydratesChia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
23.5 g9% DV
Chia Seeds
42.1 g15% DV

Chia Seeds provides 42.1 g vs 23.5 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+18.7 g, +80%).

Dietary FiberChia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.8 g42% DV
Chia Seeds
34.4 g123% DV

Chia Seeds provides 34.4 g vs 11.8 g in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+22.6 g, +192%).

Total FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
49.7 g64% DV
Chia Seeds
30.7 g39% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 49.7 g vs 30.7 g in Chia Seeds (+18.9 g, +62%).

Total SugarsSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.30 g1% DV
Chia Seeds
0 g

Sesame Seeds (Whole) has higher total sugars (0.30 g vs 0 g).

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

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

Vitamin A (RAE)Chia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
3.0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EChia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg2% DV
Chia Seeds
0.50 mg3% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.50 mg vs 0.25 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.25 mg, +100%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
97 µg24% DV
Chia Seeds
49 µg12% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 97 µg vs 49 µg in Chia Seeds (+48 µg, +98%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg66% DV
Chia Seeds
0.62 mg52% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.62 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.17 mg, +28%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.25 mg19% DV
Chia Seeds
0.17 mg13% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.25 mg vs 0.17 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.08 mg, +45%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Chia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
4.5 mg28% DV
Chia Seeds
8.8 mg55% DV

Chia Seeds provides 8.8 mg vs 4.5 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+4.3 mg, +96%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Chia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.05 mg1% DV
Chia Seeds
0.94 mg19% DV

Chia Seeds provides 0.94 mg vs 0.05 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+0.89 mg, +1780%).

Vitamin B6Sesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0.79 mg46% DV
Chia Seeds
0.08 mg5% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 0.79 mg vs 0.08 mg in Chia Seeds (+0.71 mg, +888%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
0 µg
Chia Seeds
0 µg

Both Sesame Seeds (Whole) and Chia Seeds provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumChia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
11.0 mg
Chia Seeds
16.0 mg1% DV

Chia Seeds provides 16.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+5.0 mg, +45%).

PotassiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
468 mg10% DV
Chia Seeds
407 mg9% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 468 mg vs 407 mg in Chia Seeds (+61.0 mg, +15%).

CalciumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
975 mg75% DV
Chia Seeds
631 mg49% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 975 mg vs 631 mg in Chia Seeds (+344 mg, +55%).

IronSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
14.6 mg81% DV
Chia Seeds
7.7 mg43% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 14.6 mg vs 7.7 mg in Chia Seeds (+6.8 mg, +88%).

MagnesiumSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
351 mg84% DV
Chia Seeds
335 mg80% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 351 mg vs 335 mg in Chia Seeds (+16.0 mg, +5%).

PhosphorusChia Seeds higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
629 mg50% DV
Chia Seeds
860 mg69% DV

Chia Seeds provides 860 mg vs 629 mg in Sesame Seeds (Whole) (+231 mg, +37%).

ZincSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.8 mg70% DV
Chia Seeds
4.6 mg42% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.8 mg vs 4.6 mg in Chia Seeds (+3.2 mg, +69%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSesame Seeds (Whole) higher
Sesame Seeds (Whole)
7.0 g35% DV
Chia Seeds
3.3 g17% DV

Sesame Seeds (Whole) provides 7.0 g vs 3.3 g in Chia Seeds (+3.6 g, +109%).

Comparison Summary

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

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