Comparison

Chia Seeds vs Trail Mix: Fiber Comparison

Chia Seeds carries more fiber per serving — 9.8g versus 3.0g for Trail Mix. Here's the full breakdown.

Chia Seeds

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

Trail Mix

3.0g per 1/4 cup (35g)
Soluble0.8g
Insoluble2.2g
Calories173
Protein5.0g

The verdict

Chia Seeds delivers 6.8g more fiber than Trail Mix per serving, a 227% 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 Trail Mix: 3.0g/serving Difference: 6.8g