Chia Seeds vs Sabja vs Kalonji

Sometimes people often confuse with Chia Seeds, Sabja Seeds and Kalonji. Here we will provide complete information about these.

Chai Seeds and Sabja Seeds are same. Sabja is its common name in India. So we will tell you difference between Chia Seeds and Kalonji.

Chia Seeds vs Kalonji

	Chia Seeds	Kalonji
Scientific Name	Salvia hispanica	Nigella sativa
Other Common Names	Sabja (in India),	Fennel Flower Seeds, Onion Seeds, black cumin, Kala Jeera(in India)
Nutrients (per 100g)	Calories: 486 Saturated fat: 3.3 g Sodium: 16 mg Potassium: 407 mg Carbohydrate: 42 g Dietary fiber: 34 g Protein 17 g Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Vitamins: -	Calories: 345 Saturated fat: 0.5 g Sodium: 88 mg Potassium: 1,694 mg Carbohydrate: 52 g Dietary fiber: 40 g Protein 16 g Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium Vitamins: C, B-6
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	Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which good for Heart health.
Geographical Abundance	Mexico, Southwestern United States. Australia is one of the largest producers of Chia.
Smell and Taste	Usually tasteless	Pungent bitter taste and smell
Misc Features	It can absorb more than 12 times its weigh in water	It acts as a medicine in Ayurvedic and Unani medical practices.
Usage	Its used in shakes. (Milk Shake, Mango shake)	Used as a spice in Asia. Its used in making Naan and some types of Cheese.