Comparison
Chia Seeds vs Granola: Fiber Comparison
Chia Seeds carries more fiber per serving — 9.8g versus 4.5g for Granola. Here's the full breakdown.
Chia Seeds
9.8g
per 2 tbsp (28g)
Soluble6.9g
Insoluble2.9g
Calories138
Protein4.7g
Granola
4.5g
per 1/2 cup (61g)
Soluble1.0g
Insoluble3.5g
Calories298
Protein6.7g
The verdict
Chia Seeds delivers 5.3g more fiber than Granola per serving, a 118% 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
Granola: 4.5g/serving
Difference: 5.3g