Comparison
Chia Meal and Chia Seed
Chia Meal (Nature's Answer) lists 9 distinct ingredients and Chia Seed (Nature's Answer) 9 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 9 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 1.00: the same ingredients, at the amounts in the table below.
| Ingredient | Chia Meal | Chia Seed |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 6 g |
| Fat (unspecified) | 5 g | 5 g |
| Protein | 3 g | 3 g |
| Fiber | 5 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g | 4 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 741 mg | 1,050 mg |
| Alpha-Linolenic Acid | 2,348 mg | 3,100 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Chia Meal, 15 g; Chia Seed, 15 g. Current labels entered August 2012 and July 2012. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.