How much copper is in chia seeds?

Copper content of chia seeds and how it fits a low-copper diet for Wilson disease（奇亚籽）.

0.924 mgcopper per 100 g

Limit

Moderate-to-high copper — keep portions small · food group: Nuts & seeds

Moderately high in copper; use small amounts.

Can I eat chia seeds with Wilson disease?

People with Wilson disease follow a low-copper diet, especially in the first year of treatment, because the body cannot clear excess copper normally. At 0.924 mg per 100 g, chia seeds is moderate-to-high in copper, so portions are usually kept small and infrequent. How strict your diet needs to be depends on your treatment stage and copper levels, so use this as a guide and confirm with your own clinician or dietitian.

Lower-copper choices in the same group

Cashews
2.22 mg · Avoid Sunflower seeds
1.8 mg · Avoid Walnuts
1.59 mg · Avoid Pistachios
1.29 mg · Avoid

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USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy / Foundation), copper per 100 g edible portion. Category reflects the classic low-copper-diet guidance for Wilson disease. Numbers are factual USDA values; they are not a personal dietary prescription. Always follow the plan agreed with your own clinician or dietitian.