Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Coconut Flakes, unsweetened: Fiber Comparison

Chia Seeds carries more fiber per serving — 9.8g versus 2.9g for Coconut Flakes, unsweetened. Here's the full breakdown.

Chia Seeds

9.8g per 2 tbsp (28g)
Soluble6.9g
Insoluble2.9g
Calories138
Protein4.7g

Coconut Flakes, unsweetened

2.9g per 1/4 cup (20g)
Soluble0.4g
Insoluble2.5g
Calories106
Protein1.0g

The verdict

Chia Seeds delivers 6.9g more fiber than Coconut Flakes, unsweetened per serving, a 238% 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 Coconut Flakes, unsweetened: 2.9g/serving Difference: 6.9g