Monday, April 13, 2015
Chia Seeds vs Sabja vs Kalonji
Sometimes people often confuse with Chia Seeds, Sabja Seeds and Kalonji. Here we will provide complete information about these.
Chai Seeds and Sabja Seeds are same. Sabja is its common name in India. So we will tell you difference between Chia Seeds and Kalonji.
Chai Seeds and Sabja Seeds are same. Sabja is its common name in India. So we will tell you difference between Chia Seeds and Kalonji.
Chia Seeds vs Kalonji
| Chia Seeds | Kalonji | |
| Scientific Name | Salvia hispanica | Nigella sativa |
| Other Common Names | Sabja (in India), | Fennel Flower Seeds, Onion Seeds, black cumin, Kala Jeera(in India) |
| Nutrients (per 100g) | Calories: 486 Saturated fat: 3.3 g Sodium: 16 mg Potassium: 407 mg Carbohydrate: 42 g Dietary fiber: 34 g Protein 17 g Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Vitamins: - | Calories: 345 Saturated fat: 0.5 g Sodium: 88 mg Potassium: 1,694 mg Carbohydrate: 52 g Dietary fiber: 40 g Protein 16 g Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Vitamins: C, B-6 |
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| Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which good for Heart health. | ||
| Geographical Abundance | Mexico, Southwestern United States. Australia is one of the largest producers of Chia. | |
| Smell and Taste | Usually tasteless | Pungent bitter taste and smell |
| Misc Features | It can absorb more than 12 times its weigh in water | It acts as a medicine in Ayurvedic and Unani medical practices. |
| Usage | Its used in shakes. (Milk Shake, Mango shake) | Used as a spice in Asia. Its used in making Naan and some types of Cheese. |
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Thank you for the information and was very useful
ReplyDeleteThank u for the information
ReplyDeleteChia and Sabja (indian Basil) are different... (and again kalonji is different than above 2 as well)
ReplyDeleteplease see this link https://goqii.com/blog/7-differences-between-chia-seeds-sabja-seeds/
Thank you for the information and clarification that you have given
ReplyDeleteThank you for the info.
ReplyDeleteChia is the same as sabja!!!! No it's not. Sabja is sweet basil. Chia is entirely different thing
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