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