Comparison
Chia Seeds vs Almonds: Fiber Comparison
Chia Seeds carries more fiber per serving — 9.8g versus 3.5g for Almonds. Here's the full breakdown.
Chia Seeds
9.8g
per 2 tbsp (28g)
Soluble6.9g
Insoluble2.9g
Calories138
Protein4.7g
Almonds
3.5g
per 1 oz / 23 nuts (28g)
Soluble0.5g
Insoluble3.0g
Calories164
Protein6.0g
The verdict
Chia Seeds delivers 6.3g more fiber than Almonds per serving, a 180% difference. The single densest fiber source in this database gram-for-gram. Forms a gel when soaked in liquid, which is what makes it useful for slowing digestion and stretching a fiber goal without heavy volumes of food.
Chia Seeds: 9.8g/serving
Almonds: 3.5g/serving
Difference: 6.3g