Flax seeds nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seeds, flaxseed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Flax seeds
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Flax seeds glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 534 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tsp, ground (2.5 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. | 2.1 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 3 mg |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 96% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 92% of foods
Flax seeds calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 534 | |
| Calories in 1 tbsp, whole | 55 | 10.3 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, whole | 897 | 168 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp, ground | 37 | 7 g |
| Calories in 1 tsp, whole | 18 | 3.4 g |
| Calories in 1 tsp, ground | 13 | 2.5 g |
Flax seeds Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
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Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.93mg of 15mg
6.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.8mg of 90mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
4.9mg of 1mg
411%
Vitamin B2:
0.48mg of 1mg
37%
Vitamin B3:
9.2mg of 16mg
58%
Vitamin B5:
3mg of 5mg
59%
Vitamin B6:
1.4mg of 1mg
109%
Folate:
261µg of 400µg
65%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
236mg of 550mg
43%
Vitamin K:
13µg of 120µg
11%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 37%
18.3 g of 50 g
18.3 g (37% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 65%
42.2 g of 65 g
42.2 g (65% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 10%
28.9 g of 300 g
28.9 g (10% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
7 g of 2,000 g
7 g (0% of DV )
Other:
3.7 g
3.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
891mg of 280mg
318%
Threonine:
2298mg of 1,050mg
219%
Isoleucine:
2688mg of 1,400mg
192%
Leucine:
3705mg of 2,730mg
136%
Lysine:
2586mg of 2,100mg
123%
Methionine:
1110mg of 1,050mg
106%
Phenylalanine:
2871mg of 1,750mg
164%
Valine:
3216mg of 1,820mg
177%
Histidine:
1416mg of 700mg
202%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
29 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.2 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Flax seeds
Sugar:
1.6 g
Fiber:
27 g
Other:
0.03 g
All nutrients for Flax seeds per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% | 4% |
11.4 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 18g | 44% | 28% |
6.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 42g | 65% | 4% |
1.3 times more than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% | 46% |
88.3 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 1.6g | N/A | 67% |
34.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 29g | 10% | 27% |
Equal to Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 93% | 9% |
2.8 times more than Almond
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| Calcium | 255mg | 26% | 10% |
2 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 813mg | 24% | 8% |
5.5 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 5.7mg | 72% | 9% |
2.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.6g | N/A | 62% |
5.8 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 27g | 109% | 7% |
11.4 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 1.2mg | 136% | 16% |
8.6 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 4.3mg | 39% | 22% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 92% | 8% |
3.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 30mg | 1% | 78% |
16.3 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | 66% |
4.7 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 25µg | 46% | 38% | |
| Manganese | 2.5mg | 108% | 27% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.6mg | 137% | 8% |
6.2 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | 55% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.1mg | 19% | 50% |
3.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 20% | 36% |
1.1 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.47mg | 36% | 26% |
4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | 57% |
23.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 87µg | 22% | 26% |
1.4 times more than Brussels sprout
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| Choline | 79mg | 14% | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7g | 18% | 32% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.5g | N/A | 21% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 29g | N/A | 8% |
1.6 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.3mg | 0% | 50% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.77mg | 0% | 66% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.9mg | 0% | 63% |
Equal to Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.2mg | 0% | 70% |
2 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.86mg | 0% | 72% |
1.9 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | 69% |
3.9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.96mg | 0% | 56% |
1.4 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.1mg | 0% | 60% |
1.9 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.47mg | 0% | 69% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 80% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 534
% Daily Value*
65%
Total Fat
42g
17%
Saturated Fat 3.7g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.3%
Sodium 30mg
9.6%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
109%
Dietary Fiber
27g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
255mg
26%
Iron
5.7mg
72%
Potassium
813mg
24%
*
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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