Decisions,decisions. You're stirring up a bowl of oatmeal, whirling together a smoothie, and baking some muffins. Do you add chia seeds or flaxmeal? You know both offer protein,fiber, and omega-3s, and but which one offers more? The comparison chart below will settle this.
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Calories
60
37
Total pudgy (g)
4 3
Saturated pudgy (g)
0
0
Carbs (g)
4
2
Fiber (g)
4
2
Protein (g)
2
1
Calcium (mg)
64
17.9
Iron (mg)
1
0.4
Omega-3s (g)
2.4
1.6
Omega-6s (g)
0.8
0.4
Are you surprised? Although nearly twice the calories,chia seeds also offer twice the fiber, protein, or iron. If you proceed with chia,it offers over three times the calcium and nearly double the omega-3s. If you're trying to bag more nutrition bang for your buck, looks like chia is the way to proceed. Sprinkle seeds on salads, and throw them in the blender for your morning smoothie,add them to your overnight oats, or create chia pudding. Related:
The Right and Wrong Way to Eat Chia Seeds
Source: popsugar.com