Compare Lentils Nutrition Facts: A Complete Guide to This Superfood vs Chia Seeds: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explained
Lentils Nutrition Facts: A Complete Guide to This Superfood
Legumes
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Chia Seeds: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explained
Nuts & Seeds
Nutrient
Food A
Food B
Protein
✓22.9 G
16.5 G
Total Fat
2.1 G
✓30.7 G
Carbs
✓62.5 G
42.1 G
Calories
292 KCAL
✓486 KCAL
Total Sugars
0 G
✓1.6 G
Fiber
20.8 G
✓34.4 G
Calcium
21 MG
✓631 MG
Iron
5.6 MG
✓7.7 MG
Potassium
✓583 MG
407 MG
Sodium
10 MG
✓16 MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units
0 IU
0 IU
Cholesterol
0 MG
0 MG
Fatty acids, total trans
0 G
0 G
Saturated Fat
0 G
✓3.3 G
Alcohol, ethyl
0 G
0 G
Water
0 G
✓5.8 G
Caffeine
0 MG
0 MG
Theobromine
0 MG
0 MG
Magnesium
0 MG
✓335 MG
Phosphorus
0 MG
✓860 MG
Zinc
0 MG
✓4.6 MG
Copper, Cu
0 MG
✓0.9 MG
Selenium, Se
0 UG
✓55.2 UG
Retinol
0 UG
0 UG
Vitamin A
0 UG
0 UG
Carotene, beta
0 UG
0 UG
Carotene, alpha
0 UG
0 UG
Vitamin E
0 MG
✓0.5 MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
0 UG
0 UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta
0 UG
0 UG
Lycopene
0 UG
0 UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 UG
0 UG
Vitamin C
0 MG
✓1.6 MG
Thiamin
0 MG
✓0.6 MG
Riboflavin
0 MG
✓0.2 MG
Niacin
0 MG
✓8.8 MG
Vitamin B6
0 MG
✓0.4 MG
Folate
0 UG
✓49 UG
Vitamin B12
0 UG
0 UG
Choline, total
0 MG
✓78.7 MG
Vitamin K
0 UG
✓3.7 UG
Folic acid
0 UG
0 UG
Folate, food
0 UG
✓49 UG
Folate, DFE
0 UG
✓49 UG
Vitamin E, added
0 MG
0 MG
Vitamin B-12, added
0 UG
0 UG
SFA 4:0
0 G
0 G
SFA 6:0
0 G
0 G
SFA 8:0
0 G
0 G
SFA 10:0
0 G
0 G
SFA 12:0
0 G
0 G
SFA 14:0
0 G
✓0 G
SFA 16:0
0 G
✓2.2 G
SFA 18:0
0 G
✓0.9 G
MUFA 18:1
0 G
✓2.2 G
PUFA 18:2
0 G
✓5.8 G
PUFA 18:3
0 G
✓17.8 G
PUFA 20:4
0 G
0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0 G
0 G
MUFA 16:1
0 G
✓0 G
PUFA 18:4
0 G
0 G
MUFA 20:1
0 G
✓0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0 G
0 G
MUFA 22:1
0 G
✓0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0 G
0 G
Monounsaturated Fat
0 G
✓2.3 G
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 G
✓23.7 G
Visual Comparison
Protein22.9 G vs 16.5 G
Lentils Nutrition Facts: A Complete Guide to This SuperfoodChia Seeds: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explained
Calories292 vs 486
Lentils Nutrition Facts: A Complete Guide to This SuperfoodChia Seeds: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explained
Total Fat2.1 vs 30.7
Lentils Nutrition Facts: A Complete Guide to This SuperfoodChia Seeds: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits Explained
Calcium21 vs 631
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Comparison Verdict
Lentils are the superior choice if your goal is lean muscle building or weight management, as they offer significantly more protein and fewer calories per serving. Conversely, chia seeds are excellent for sustained energy and heart health, providing a dense source of healthy fats and fiber that will keep you feeling full and fueled for longer periods.