Chia Seeds vs. Watercress
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Watercress
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
watercress
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and watercress:
- Both watercress and chia seeds are high in calcium and potassium.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, watercress contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Watercress has 122.3 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and watercress has 98% less calories than chia seed - watercress has 11 calories per 100 grams and chia seed has 486 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to watercress for carbs. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for watercress, 60:34:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Watercress | |
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| Protein | 13% | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 34% |
| Fat | 54% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and watercress has 97% less carbohydrates than chia seed - watercress has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 67 times more dietary fiber than watercress - watercress has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watercress and chia seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - watercress has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 619% more protein than watercress - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watercress has 122.3 times less saturated fat than chia seed - watercress has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and watercress are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and watercress does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 25 times more Vitamin C than chia seed - watercress has 43mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chia seed - watercress has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Watercress and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - watercress has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watercress is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than chia seed - watercress has 250ug 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, watercress contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both chia seeds and watercress contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chia Seeds | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.129 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both watercress and chia seeds are high in calcium. Chia seed has 426% more calcium than watercress - watercress has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than watercress - watercress has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both watercress and chia seeds are high in potassium. Chia seed has 23% more potassium than watercress - watercress has 330mg of potassium per 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than watercress per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 17.83 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 17.83 G | 0.023 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than watercress per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Watercress | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 5.928 G | 0.012 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Watercress (Watercress, raw) .
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FAQ
Does watercress or chia seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and watercress has 100% less calories than chia seed - watercress has 11 calories in 100g and chia seed has 486 calories.
Is watercress or chia seeds better for protein?
Chia seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 620% more protein than watercress - watercress has 2.3g of protein per 100 grams and chia seed has 16.5g of protein.
Does watercress or chia seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and watercress has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - watercress has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and chia seed has 42.1g of carbohydrates.
Does watercress or chia seeds contain more calcium?
Both watercress and chia seeds are high in calcium. Chia seed has 430% more calcium than watercress - watercress has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and chia seed has 631mg of calcium.
Does watercress or chia seeds contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than watercress - watercress has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chia seed has 7.7mg of iron.
Does watercress or chia seeds contain more potassium?
Both watercress and chia seeds are high in potassium. Chia seed has 20% more potassium than watercress - watercress has 330mg of potassium in 100 grams and chia seed has 407mg of potassium.