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Chia seed vs Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted: nutrition comparison
Per 100 g: 482 kcal for Chia seed, versus 618 kcal for Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted, a difference of 136 kcal. The full breakdown, nutrient by nutrient, from the FSVO database V7.1.
Chia seed
Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit100 g

Protein21.4 g
21.4 g
Fat34.1 g
34.1 g
Vitamin D0 µg
0 µg
Omega-319.3 g
19.3 g
Energy482 kcal
482 kcal
Protein+0.6 g
Fat−18.8 g
Vitamin Dequal
Omega-3+17.3 g
Energy−136 kcal
Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted
Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit100 g

Protein20.8 g
20.8 g
Fat52.9 g
52.9 g
Vitamin D0 µg
0 µg
Omega-31.9 g
1.9 g
Energy618 kcal
618 kcal
Highest calcium content
Chia seed contains 390 mg more calcium per 100 g.
Highest dietary fibre content
Chia seed contains 30.8 g more dietary fibre per 100 g.
Highest omega-3 content
Chia seed contains 17.3 g more omega-3 per 100 g.
Full comparison, nutrient by nutrient
Per 100 g. In green: the higher of the two contents. “n/a”: not available in the source.
| Per 100 g | Chia seed | Seeds, kernels, nuts (average), unsalted |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 482 kcal | 618 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 20.8 g |
| Fat | 34.1 g | 52.9 g |
| of which saturated fat | 3.1 g | 7.6 g |
| of which polyunsaturated | 24.9 g | 15 g |
| of which omega-3 | 19.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 9.4 g |
| of which sugars | 1.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Dietary fibre | 40.9 g | 10.1 g |
| Water | 6.1 g | 9.9 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0 g |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 550 mg | 160 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 320 mg | 210 mg |
| Phosphorus | 650 mg | 440 mg |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 670 mg |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 5.1 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Folate | 71 µg | 82 µg |
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