Chia Seeds vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and tumeric:
- Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Chia seed has 56% more calories than tumeric - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 79% |
| Fat | 54% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 59% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Chia seed has 52% more dietary fiber than tumeric - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chia seed has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in protein. Chia seed has 71% more protein than tumeric - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tumeric has 45% less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and tumeric are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seeds and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than tumeric - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 786% more Vitamin E than chia seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than chia seed - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both chia seeds and tumeric contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chia Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Chia seed has 276% more calcium than tumeric - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 612% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 411% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 0.672 G |
| Total | 5.835 G | 0.753 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Chia seed has 60% more calories than tumeric - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does chia seeds or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 60% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Chia seed has 280% more calcium than tumeric - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or tumeric contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 610% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 410% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.