Chia Seeds: Calories and Nutrition Analysis


Chia seeds - calories, kcal

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)  change
tablespoon (15g)teaspoon (5g)cup (172g)half cup (86g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
73

% Daily Value

Total Fat 4.61g
6%

Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 2.4mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 6.32g
2%

Dietary Fiber 5.16g
18%

Protein 2.48g
5%

Vitaminium C 0.24mg
0%

Calcium 94.65mg
7%

Iron 1.16mg
6%

Potassium 61.05mg
1%

Glycemic Index: 3

* 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.

tablespoon of chia seeds (15 g) has 73 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike10 min.Bike
Horse ride13 min.Horse ride
Play tennis7 min.Tennis
Run7 min.Run
Swim9 min.Swim
Calories in Chia Seeds Compared with Others in Seeds Category

100g of Chia Seeds

Nutrition

  • Calories486
  • Carbs Total42.12 g
  • Dietary fiber34.4 g
  • Fat30.74 g
  • Saturated fat3.33 g
  • Protein16.54 g
  • Water5.8 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A54 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.62 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.17 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)8.83 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)49 mcg
  • Vit C1.6 mg
  • Vit E0.5 mg

Minerals

  • Potassium407 mg
  • Magnessium335 mg
  • Calcium631 mg
  • Sodium16 mg
  • Iron7.72 mg

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
Chia seeds - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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