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Chia seeds vs Sorghum bran

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Chia seeds, dry, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Chia seeds —
Sorghum bran —

Protein (g)

Chia seeds 17.0
Sorghum bran 11.2

Carbs (g)

Chia seeds 38.3
Sorghum bran 68.7

Fat (g)

Chia seeds 32.9
Sorghum bran 9.26

Fiber (g)

Chia seeds —
Sorghum bran 35.0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Chia seeds, dry, raw — 17.0g vs 11.2g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Chia seeds, dry, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient Chia seeds Sorghum bran
Macronutrients
Water 7.45 g 7.42 g
Protein 17.0 g 11.2 g
Total lipid (fat) 32.9 g 9.26 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 38.3 g 68.7 g
Fiber, total dietary — 35.0 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 0.500 mg 0.556 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 8.68 mg 24.6 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 0.202 mg 0.408 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 595 mg 61.7 mg
Iron, Fe 6.04 mg 14.2 mg
Magnesium, Mg 326 mg 274 mg
Phosphorus, P 691 mg 517 mg
Potassium, K 642 mg 852 mg
Sodium, Na 0 mg 2.91 mg
Zinc, Zn 5.56 mg 4.40 mg
Copper, Cu 1.57 mg 0.841 mg
Manganese, Mn 7.56 mg 3.81 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 517 kcal 403 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 490 kcal 365 kcal
Nitrogen 3.21 g 1.79 g
Ash 4.37 g 3.45 g
Starch 0 g 32.7 g
Biotin 14.5 ug 109 ug

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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