Beans, nuts and seeds
Flaxseed: calories and nutrition
Flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 g. 1 tbsp of flaxseed (10 g) has 55 calories, 1.9 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 13% of caloriesCarbohydrates 20%Fat 67%
At a glance
- Energy-dense: 534 calories per 100 g, so small amounts add up fast.
- Most of its calories (71%) come from fat.
- 27 g of fiber per 100 g.
- 813 mg of potassium per 100 g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 | |
| Protein | 18 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | g |
| Fiber | 27 g | g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | g |
| Fat | 42 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | g |
| Sodium | 30 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 813 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 255 mg | mg |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Seeds, flaxseed" (FDC ID 169414). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of flaxseed?
55 calories (10 g). Per 100 g, flaxseed has 534 calories.
How much protein is in flaxseed?
18 g per 100 g, or 1.9 g in 1 tbsp of flaxseed.
How many carbs are in flaxseed?
29 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 27 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Cashews: 553 kcalHemp seeds: 553 kcalPistachios: 560 kcalPumpkin seeds: 574 kcalAlmonds: 579 kcalChia seeds: 486 kcalSunflower seeds: 584 kcalPeanuts: 587 kcal
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