Comparison
Chia Seeds vs Flaxseed, ground: Fiber Comparison
Chia Seeds carries more fiber per serving — 9.8g versus 3.8g for Flaxseed, ground. Here's the full breakdown.
Chia Seeds
9.8g
per 2 tbsp (28g)
Soluble6.9g
Insoluble2.9g
Calories138
Protein4.7g
Flaxseed, ground
3.8g
per 2 tbsp (14g)
Soluble1.4g
Insoluble2.4g
Calories75
Protein2.6g
The verdict
Chia Seeds delivers 6.0g more fiber than Flaxseed, ground per serving, a 158% 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
Flaxseed, ground: 3.8g/serving
Difference: 6.0g