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Flaxseed oil nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed oil
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
*Explanation
0.39g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 878 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tablespoon (13.7 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 0 (neutral)
TOP 1% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 99% of foods
TOP 1% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 99% of foods
TOP 8% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 92% of foods
TOP 10% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 90% of foods
TOP 14% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 86% of foods

Flaxseed oil calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 878
Calories in 1 tablespoon 120 13.7 g
Calories in 1 cup 1923 219 g

Flaxseed oil Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
*Explanation
0.39g of net carbs
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.7% 13% 11% 12% 2.7% 0.78% 8.5% 22% 18% 0%
Calcium: 27mg of 1,000mg 2.7%
Iron: 1mg of 8mg 13%
Magnesium: 45mg of 420mg 11%
Phosphorus: 81mg of 700mg 12%
Potassium: 93mg of 3,400mg 2.7%
Sodium: 18mg of 2,300mg 0.78%
Zinc: 0.93mg of 11mg 8.5%
Copper: 0.2mg of 1mg 22%
Manganese: 0.42mg of 2mg 18%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

0.14 mg
TOP 57%
0.07 mg
TOP 71%
15 mg
TOP 73%
0.31 mg
TOP 78%
9 mg
TOP 79%
0.34 mg
TOP 83%
27 mg
TOP 85%
6 mg
TOP 89%
31 mg
TOP 94%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E : 2.1mg of 15mg 14%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Vitamin B2: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Vitamin B3: 0mg of 16mg 0%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0mg of 1mg 0%
Folate: 0µg of 400µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 9.9µg of 120µg 8.3%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.71 mg
TOP 51%
3.3 µg
TOP 60%

Macronutrients chart

96%
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 50 g
0.4 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 152%
99 g of 65 g
99 g (152% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.4 g of 300 g
0.4 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 2,000 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.1 g
0.1 g

Fat type information

10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 65 g

All nutrients for Flaxseed oil per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 878kcal 44% 1% 18.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.37g 1% 92% 7.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 99g 152% 1% 3 times more than CheeseCheese
Net carbs 0.39g N/A 72% 138.9 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 0.39g 0% 72% 72.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 15mg 4% 73% 9.3 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 9mg 1% 79% 13.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 31mg 1% 94% 4.7 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.34mg 4% 83% 7.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.07mg 7% 71% 2.1 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.31mg 3% 78% 20.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 27mg 4% 85% 6.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 6mg 0% 89% 81.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5% 51% 2.1 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.14mg 6% 57%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3% 60% 30.8 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.18g N/A 57% 80.9 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 9g 45% 14% 1.5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 21g N/A 10% 2.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 65g N/A 8% 1.4 times more than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 49g N/A 78% 5.4 times more than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.08g N/A 88%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A 87%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A 74%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16g N/A 80% 1.3 times more than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 878
% Daily Value*
152%
Total Fat 99g
41%
Saturated Fat 9g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
0.13%
Total Carbohydrate 0.39g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0.37g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 9mg 0.9%

Iron 0.34mg 4.3%

Potassium 31mg 0.91%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Flaxseed oil nutrition infographic

Flaxseed oil nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/nutrients

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