Flaxseed Nutrition Facts & Calories
Also known as (other names): Flax seed
Calories in flaxseed
100g of flaxseed contain about 534 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| standard serving size, tablespoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a standard serving size of flaxseed (7 g) contain about 37 calories.
This is about 2% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Flaxseed key facts
The nutrients that matter most in nuts and seeds, per 100 g, compared with pumpkin seeds.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Flaxseed | Pumpkin Seeds a common seed |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 42 g | 49 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 30 g |
| Magnesium | 392 mg | 592 mg |
| Fiber | 27 g | 6 g |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 37 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of flaxseed is similar to that of, for example:
- 1 walnut (33 kcal)
- 0.5 tablespoon of peanut butter (118 kcal)
- 0.5 medium apple (96 kcal)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about flaxseed nutrition.
100g of Flaxseed
Nutrition
- Calories 534
- Carbs Total 28.88 g
- Dietary fiber 27.3 g
- Fat 42.16 g
- Protein 18.29 g
- Water 6.96 g
Vitamins
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 1.644 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.161 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 3.08 mg
- Vit B6 0.473 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.087 mcg
- Vit C 0.6 mg
- Vit E 0.31 mg
- Vit K 0.004 mcg
Minerals
- Potassium 813 mg
- Magnessium 392 mg
- Calcium 255 mg
- Sodium 30 mg
- Iron 5.73 mg
Per 100 g, Flaxseed is an excellent source of vitamin B1 (thiamine) (137% DV) and an excellent source of fiber (98% DV).
How many calories are in flaxseed?
- Standard serving size of flaxseed (7 g)37 kcal
- Tablespoon of flaxseed (7g)37 kcal
- Cup of flaxseed (168g)897 kcal
- Half cup of flaxseed (84g)449 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of flaxseed151 kcal
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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.
