Chia Seeds vs Peanuts

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Chia Seeds is generally healthier

Chia Seeds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (486 vs 567), more fiber (34g vs 9g), less sugar (0g vs 4.7g), less sodium (16mg vs 18mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Chia Seeds

486 kcal

More Protein

Peanuts

26g

More Fiber

Chia Seeds

34g

Less Sugar

Chia Seeds

0g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Chia Seeds
486
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Chia Seeds
17g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Chia Seeds
42g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Chia Seeds
31g
Peanuts
49g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientChia SeedsPeanutsDifference
Calories486kcal567kcal-81.0kcal
Protein17g26g-9.0g
Carbohydrates42g16g+26.0g
Fat31g49g-18.0g
Fiber34g9g+25.0g
Sugar0g4.7g-4.7g
Sodium16mg18mg-2.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Chia Seeds

Per 100g:486 calories
Per cup (150g):729 calories
Per serving (85g):413 calories

Peanuts

Per 100g:567 calories
Per cup (150g):851 calories
Per serving (85g):482 calories

Diet Compatibility

Chia Seeds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Peanuts

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Chia Seeds

  • Lower in calories (486 vs 567)
  • More fiber (34g vs 9g)
  • Less sugar (0g vs 4.7g)
  • Lower sodium (16mg vs 18mg)

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When to Choose Peanuts

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 17g)
  • Lower in carbs (16g vs 42g)

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