Don’t Get Confused Between Chia Seed & Basil Seed

Yes! You heard me right. Chia and Basil, both the seeds are different from their origin to nutrient composition. 

• Chia seeds are Mexican origin whereas basil seeds are Indian origin where it is known as sabja seeds as well
• Chia seeds are oval in shape and grey or little brownish in color but basils seeds are tiny round in shape and black in color
• Chia seeds take time to swell up in the water but Basil seeds takes lesser time to swell up in water compare to chia seeds
• Chia seeds can be eaten by soaking in water or just by roasting and adding it to any dish but basil seeds can be eaten only after soaking
• Both the seeds are good for weight loss due to their ability to make you feel fuller

Nutrition Profile Chia Seed Vs Basil Seed

Nutrition (100 gm)          Chia seed          Basil Seed

Energy (Kcal)                       486                   370

Carbs (gm)                              43                    51

Protein (gm)                            17                    17

Fat (gm)                                   30                    10

Dietary Fibre (gm)                   37                      7

Calcium (mg)                         630                      -

Iron (mg)                                    7                    23

Zinc (mg)                                  -                      16

Magnesium (mg)                       -                    315

Note: Only adding chia seeds or Basil seeds is not going to make you fit, you need to include exercise and other dietary modification as well