Seeds, flaxseed Nutrition Facts
Quick answer
One 100 g serving of seeds, flaxseed has 534 calories, 28.9 g of carbs, and 27.3 g of fiber.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
55
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3.1 mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | — |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26.3 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 83.7 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 40.4 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Protein 13%
Carbs 20%
Fat 67%
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a tbsp, whole (10.3 g) of seeds, flaxseed?
A tbsp, whole (10.3 g) serving of seeds, flaxseed has 55 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is seeds, flaxseed high in fiber?
Yes — a 100 g serving of seeds, flaxseed has 27.3 g of fiber, or 98% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."