Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Chia Seeds
Per 100 grams, chia seeds is the lighter choice by 67 calories, while cashews delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Chia Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 486 |
| Protein | 18 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 31 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 g fat
🌱 Chia Seeds
1 tbsp (12 g)
58 cal
2 g protein · 5 g carbs · 3.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cashews or chia seeds?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and chia seeds has 486. Chia Seeds is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or chia seeds?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; chia seeds has 17 g. Cashews wins on protein.
Is cashews or chia seeds better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward chia seeds — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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