Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Chia VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chia	13%	54%	33%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Chia	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	76% 2204kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	144% 139g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	47.2% 15g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5055% 81g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	156% 26.5g	123% 21g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	147% 191g	142% 185g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	411% 156g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	134% 75g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chia	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	1% 9.07μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	234% 2.8mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	59.3% 0.77mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	250% 40mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	NA	184% 2.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	55.6% 222μg	99% 395μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.06% 7.26mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	15% 2.27mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chia	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	286% 2862mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	466% 4.2mg	313% 2.8mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	438% 35mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	362% 1520mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	537% 12.4mg	264% 6.06mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	557% 3901mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	54.3% 1846mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	455% 250μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.84% 72.6mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	189% 20.8mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.71% 26.3g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chia VS Acorns per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Chia versus 1 lb of Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Chia vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Chia has 5.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 4.8 times more Vitamin B3 than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Dried Chia Seeds.
• Both Dried Chia Seeds as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Chia vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Chia has 15.4 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper, 9.8 times more Iron, 5.4 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Manganese, 10.9 times more Phosphorus and 9 times more Zinc than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 1.3 times more Potassium than Dried Chia Seeds.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Chia has 1.3 times more Energy, 1.3 times more Fat, 1.3 times more Omega 6 and 2.7 times more Protein than Acorns.
• Both Chia and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Saturated Fat and Carbohydrate per one pound.