Chia seeds and kaskas aka basil seeds are considered super food for their incredible health benefits. They may look similar, but they are different and have unique nutritional values. Chia seeds are the edible seeds of the salvia hispanica plants that are native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.
These tiny seeds in oval shape are mostly seen in black, grey and white colours. Basil seeds refer to the seeds of the ocimum basilicum plants that belong to the genus of Tulsi plants. These round, black seeds are commonly seen in India and Southeast Asia.
Kaskas is used often to add a nutty flavour to baked foods like cakes, pastries, other desserts, and salads, to thicken curries and sauces and to make drinks like thandai. Chia seeds are also added in various beverages to develop a gel-like texture, give breads and cookies a crunch, as an egg substitute in vegan cooking and for heavier gravies in curries. Nutritional value Both the seeds have their nutritional benefits and are part of a healthy diet.
As for chia seeds, 100 grams of it contains 490 kilo calories, 16.5 grams of protein, 28.9 grams of carbohydrates, 34 grams of fibre, and 30.
7 grams of fats. Besides, chia seeds are also rich in antioxidants, vitamins B1, B2, B3, E, C, potassium, zinc and manganese. Meanwhile, a tablespoon of basil seeds (around 13 grams) contains 525 kilo calories, 18 grams of protein, 28.
1 grams of carbohydrates and 41.6 grams of fats. Moreover, basil seeds have antioxidants like polypheno.
