Difference between chia VS basil seeds?

 CHIA VS BASIL SEED 

* Chia and Basil seeds are two popular foods for the weight loss.

* Both are extremely nutritious and are known for their healthy benefits.

* Both are super foods and they provide the best benefit.

* The nutrition content of chia and basil seeds are more  or less the same. And also help you to boost immunity and promote weight loss.

* Many people believe that chia and basil seeds are same because of their similar appearance.

* But when you notice, you will be able to see the difference of their appearance.

8 In this article ,we will see a difference in their nutrient content, appearance, origin, properties and also taste.

NUTRIENT CONTENT:-

                                     CHIA                                               BASIL

1-Calorie                       60                                                     60         

2-Carbs                         5g                                                     7g

3-Fibre                          5g                                                     7g

4-Protien                       3g                                                     2g

5-Fat                             3g                                                     2.59g

6-Omega-3                   2.880mg                                           1.240mg

7-Calcium                    10% RDI                                           14% RDI

8-Iron                           9% RDI                                             13% RDI

* Chia and basil seed are nutritious and healthy. 

* Chia seeds are lower carb and higher protein. chia means full of energy and maintain energy.

* Basil seeds are better constipation and lower cholesterol and promotes improved cardio vascular health.

* Also helps improve quality of blood.

* Also high rich minerals and help you fight summer heat.

* They prevent you indulging and unhealthy foods and also contain same amount of calories.

* Chia seeds are considered good for health as they are a source of high protein.

* If you want high protein then prefer chia seed and when you want iron for your body then prefer basil seed.

* Chia seeds are low in calories and are gluten free.

* You can include both in your diet for better results.

* The weight loss is by product eating healthy and exercising. Only having these seeds will not help you much.

PLANT

* Chia and basil seed are not same both belong to mint family ,they are not similar but they have different seeds.

ORIGIN

* Chia seeds produced in central and south Mexico.

* Basil seeds produced in India and Mediterranean region (Asia ,Africa).

PRICE

*Basil seeds being locally produced are cheaper compared to chia seeds which are imported.

OTHER NAMES

* Chia seeds do not have any other names.

* Basil seeds on the other hand are called - falooda seed, tukmaria seed, tukmalanga and sabja.

DIFFERENT COLOUR

* Chia seeds are usually a mixture of grey, black, white and sometimes even brown seeds.

* Basil seeds are jet black in color.

DIFFERENT APPEARANCE

* Chia seeds are oval in shape.

* Basil seeds are elliptical, like tiny grains of rice and round.

ON SOAKING IN WATER

* Chia seeds take time to absorb water. It has the unique ability to get by absorbing over alot their weight. Absorb less water and expand less.

* Basil seeds swell up within seconds of being mixed with water, and appears much larger in size when compared to the soaked chia seeds. Absorb more water and expand more.

TASTE WHEN SOAKED

* Chia seed do not have any taste of its own and can easily be incorporated in any kind of dish.

* Basil seed have a mild flavor so you can add in all kinds of drinks for refreshing taste or can sprinkle some on top your smoothie and are good for your gut health.

USAGE

* Chia seeds can be consumed raw or soaked.

* Basil  seeds can  be consumed only after soaking.

WHICH ONE IS BETTER FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

*You can include both chia and basil seeds in your diet for better results.

*Both can be used as a very effective in weight loss.

*Both help you to fill you up swell considerably and keep your body hydrated.

* For my view basil seeds is better for weight loss. Basil seed helps control sugar level, relief constipation, weight loss and healthy diet.