Seeds, chia seeds, dried
FDC 170554oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 83 · +18 vs Nuts & seeds medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, chia seeds, dried ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 83 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 8 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (123% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (80% DV), an excellent source of calcium (49% DV). Most of its 486 calories per 100 grams come from fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | 24% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 34 g | 123% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 17 g | 33% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 335 mg | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | - | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.6 g | 34% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 94 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.45 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | - | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170554Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the nuts & seeds median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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