The difference between chia seeds and flax seeds

May 12, 2023
The West and the emergence of a chia seeds of the magical seeds, with "magic seeds" called, there are a variety of health benefits, and China's flaxseed is also a special food in health and wellness, so what is the difference between the chia seeds and flaxseed?

Species differences

Chia seeds: chia seeds, also known as chia seeds, chia seeds, scientific name Gorgonian sage, mint-like plants. Flaxseed: flaxseed is an annual herb flax seeds, flax is also called caraway, belonging to the order of flax, flax family, flax genus.

Different methods of consumption

Chia seeds: chia seeds are mainly used to make tea to drink, as a health tea products to eat. Flaxseed: flaxseed is mainly used as a condiment, such as cookies, cakes, bread and other ingredients, squeezed into edible oil taste is also good.

Different shapes

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are smaller, generally 1.87 ± 0.1mm long, 1.21 ± 0.08m wide, 0.88 ± 0.04mm thick, oval, smooth surface, color from beige to dark coffee, with small black dots on the surface, hard texture. Flaxseed: flaxseed and sesame seeds, like black and white, flattened and oval-shaped, with a soft texture.

Different nutritional composition

Chia seeds: chia seeds are rich in essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, and rich in dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. Flaxseed: Flaxseed is cholesterol-free and rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which contain nutrients that help prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases.
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