Calories in chia seeds
100g of chia seeds contain about 486 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| tablespoon
| teaspoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a tablespoon of chia seeds (15 g) contains about 73 calories.
This is about 4% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Chia Seeds
Serving size: tablespoon of chia seeds (15 g)
changetablespoon (15g)teaspoon (5g)cup (172g)half cup (86g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 6.32g
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in chia seeds
33% CARBS
13% PROTEIN
54% FAT
To visualize how much 73 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of tablespoon of chia seeds is similar to that of, for example:
- 1 apple
- 0.5 glass of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 0.5 slice of cheese
- 0.5 slice of bread
- 0.5 glass of milk
- 3.5 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about chia seeds nutrition.
Per 100 g, Chia seeds is an excellent source of fiber (123% DV) and an excellent source of magnesium (80% DV).
Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods the body does not digest; it supports digestion and helps you feel full. The FDA Daily Value is 28 g.
How many calories are in chia seeds?
- Tablespoon of chia seeds (15g)73 kcal
- Teaspoon of chia seeds (5g)24 kcal
- Cup of chia seeds (172g)836 kcal
- Half cup of chia seeds (86g)418 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of chia seeds138 kcal
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