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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chia seeds and tumeric 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: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 12:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chia Seeds Tumeric
Protein 13% 12%
Carbohydrates 33% 80%
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

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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


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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.