Calorie comparison
Chia Seeds vs Soybeans
Per 100 grams, soybeans is the lighter choice by 313 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chia Seeds | Soybeans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 | 173 |
| Protein | 17 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 42 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 31 g | 9 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
🌱 Chia Seeds
1 tbsp (12 g)
58 cal
2 g protein · 5 g carbs · 3.7 g fat
🫛 Soybeans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
298 cal
29.2 g protein · 17.2 g carbs · 15.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chia seeds or soybeans?
Per 100 g, chia seeds has 486 calories and soybeans has 173. Soybeans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chia seeds or soybeans?
Chia Seeds has 17 g of protein per 100 g; soybeans has 17 g. They're tied on protein.
Is chia seeds or soybeans 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 soybeans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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