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 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.45 g | 7.42 g | = |
| Protein | 17.0 g | 11.2 g | +52% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.9 g | 9.26 g | +255% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 38.3 g | 68.7 g | -44% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 35.0 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.500 mg | 0.556 mg | -10% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.68 mg | 24.6 mg | -65% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.202 mg | 0.408 mg | -50% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 595 mg | 61.7 mg | +866% |
| Iron, Fe | 6.04 mg | 14.2 mg | -57% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 326 mg | 274 mg | +19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 691 mg | 517 mg | +34% |
| Potassium, K | 642 mg | 852 mg | -25% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 2.91 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.56 mg | 4.40 mg | +26% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.57 mg | 0.841 mg | +86% |
| Manganese, Mn | 7.56 mg | 3.81 mg | +99% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 517 kcal | 403 kcal | +28% |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 490 kcal | 365 kcal | +34% |
| Nitrogen | 3.21 g | 1.79 g | +80% |
| Ash | 4.37 g | 3.45 g | +27% |
| Starch | 0 g | 32.7 g | -100% |
| Biotin | 14.5 ug | 109 ug | -87% |
* 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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