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Seeds, chia seeds, dried vs Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 84 of 100 to 83 for Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

Sunflower seed kernels, dried, score 84 of 100, just edging out chia seeds, dried, at 83 of 100, a close result. Chia seeds stand out for fiber, 34.4g per 100g versus 8.6g in sunflower kernels, and carry fewer calories (486 vs 584) and less fat (30.7g vs 51.5g). Sunflower kernels have more protein (20.8g vs 16.5g).

Choose chia seeds when fiber is the priority, since the gap here is large. Choose sunflower kernels when protein per 100g matters more, or if a lower-fiber texture is preferred. Sodium is low in both, 16mg versus 9mg, and with scores this close, fiber needs are likely the deciding factor.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricSeeds, chia seedsSeeds
Nutrient Density Score8384
Calories486 kcal584 kcal
Protein17 g21 g
Carbohydrate42 g20 g
Dietary fiber34 g8.6 g
Sugars-2.6 g
Total fat31 g52 g
Saturated fat3.3 g4.5 g
Sodium16 mg9 mg
Potassium407 mg645 mg
Calcium631 mg78 mg
Iron7.7 mg5.3 mg
Magnesium335 mg325 mg
Vitamin C1.6 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin A-3 ug
Vitamin E0.5 mg35 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Is Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried healthier than Seeds, chia seeds, dried?

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried scores higher, 84 of 100 to 83. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.

Which has more protein, Seeds, chia seeds, dried or Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried?

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried has more protein, 20.8 g per 100 g to 16.5 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Seeds, chia seeds, dried is lower in calories, 486 kcal per 100 g to 584 kcal.

Which has more fiber?

Seeds, chia seeds, dried has more dietary fiber, 34.4 g per 100 g to 8.6 g.

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