White Beans vs. Chia Seeds

Nutrition comparison of White Beans and Chia Seeds

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of white beans versus chia seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white beans and chia seeds:

  • Both chia seeds and white beans are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, white bean contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Chia seed is an excellent source of protein.
  • White bean has 44 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
Detailed nutritional comparison of white beans and chia seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Both chia seeds and white beans are high in calories. Chia seed has 326% more calories than white bean - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, white beans is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. White beans has a macronutrient ratio of 25:73:2 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

White Beans Chia Seeds
Protein 25% 13%
Carbohydrates 73% 33%
Fat 2% 54%
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carbohydrates

Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and white bean has 50% less carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chia seeds and white beans are high in dietary fiber. Chia seed has 617% more dietary fiber than white bean - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

White beans and chia seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - white bean has 0.29g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 128% more protein than white bean - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

White bean has 44 times less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chia seeds and white beans are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chia seed has more Vitamin C than white bean - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chia seed has more Vitamin A than white bean - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chia seeds and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

White beans and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, white bean contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both white beans and chia seeds contain significant amounts of folate.

White Beans Chia Seeds
Thiamin 0.096 MG 0.62 MG
Riboflavin 0.037 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.113 MG 8.83 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.185 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.075 MG ~
Folate 65 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chia seeds and white beans are high in calcium. Chia seed has 764% more calcium than white bean - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.

iron

Both chia seeds and white beans are high in iron. Chia seed has 158% more iron than white bean - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.

potassium

Both chia seeds and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 12% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bean per 100 grams.

White Beans Chia Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.056 G 17.83 G
Total 0.056 G 17.83 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than white bean per 100 grams.

White Beans Chia Seeds
linoleic acid 0.067 G 5.835 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.093 G
Total 0.067 G 5.928 G


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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: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .

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FAQ

Does chia seeds or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chia seeds and white beans are high in calories. Chia seed has 330% more calories than white bean - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.

Does chia seeds or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and white bean has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.

Does chia seeds or white beans contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and white beans are high in calcium. Chia seed has 760% more calcium than white bean - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.

Does chia seeds or white beans contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and white beans are high in iron. Chia seed has 160% more iron than white bean - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.

Does chia seeds or white beans contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and white beans are high in potassium. White bean has 10% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.