Chia SeedsVSRaw Couscous

Comparing Chia seeds with Couscous

Chia Seeds

Plant

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Cereal Grains and Pasta• USDA #2710819

Top Protein

Protein17.0g

Cals

517

Fat

32.9g

Carbs

38.3g

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Raw Couscous

Plant

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Cereal Grains and Pasta• USDA #169699

Protein12.8g

Cals

376

Fat

0.6g

Carbs

77.4g

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Key Differences

Protein Gap

4.3g

-25% difference

Calorie Gap

141

-27% difference

Fat Gap

32.3g

Carb Gap

39.2g

Category Winners

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Most Protein

Per 100g serving

Chia Seeds

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Lowest Calories

For weight loss

Raw Couscous

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Best Efficiency

Protein per calorie

Raw Couscous

Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14