Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Pistachios: Fiber Comparison

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

Chia Seeds

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

Pistachios

2.9g per 1 oz / 49 nuts (28g)
Soluble0.5g
Insoluble2.4g
Calories159
Protein5.7g

The verdict

Chia Seeds delivers 6.9g more fiber than Pistachios 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 Pistachios: 2.9g/serving Difference: 6.9g