Chia Seeds vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and cumin:
- Both chia seeds and cumin are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has 54% less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Cumin has more Vitamin B6, however, chia seed contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in calories. Chia seed has 30% more calories than cumin - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cumin for protein. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 39% |
| Fat | 54% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in carbohydrates. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for carbohydrates - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Chia seed has 228% more dietary fiber than cumin - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in protein. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for protein - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin has 54% less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and cumin are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 381% more Vitamin C than chia seed - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than chia seed - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 566% more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than chia seed - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more Vitamin B6, however, chia seed contains more folate. Both chia seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Chia Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 48% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 760% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 339% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chia seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chia Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 5.928 G | 3.103 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and cumin are high in calories. Chia seed has 30% more calories than cumin - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does chia seeds or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and cumin are high in carbohydrates. chia seed is very similar to chia seed for carbohydrates - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or cumin contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 50% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or cumin contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 760% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or cumin contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 340% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.