Green Tea vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and chia seeds:
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and green tea has less carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 74 times more protein than green tea - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Green tea has less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and green tea are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seed has more Vitamin C than green tea - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than green tea - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chia seed has more Vitamin E than green tea - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Green Tea | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | ~ |
| Folate | ~ | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chia seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 385 times more iron than green tea - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Chia seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 49 times more potassium than green tea - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chia seeds or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is chia seeds or green tea better for protein?
Chia seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 74 times more protein than green tea - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does chia seeds or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and green tea has fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does chia seeds or green tea contain more calcium?
Chia seed is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does chia seeds or green tea contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 385 times more iron than green tea - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or green tea contain more potassium?
Chia seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 49 times more potassium than green tea - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.