Calories in Flax Seeds

Flax Seeds has about 53 calories per 1 tbsp (10 g), with 1.8 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 4.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 534 kcal.

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53kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (10 g)
1.8g
Protein · 1 tbsp (10 g)
2.9g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (10 g)
4.2g
Fat · 1 tbsp (10 g)
Carbs 20%Protein 13%Fat 67%share of calories

Flax Seeds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (10 g)53 kcal1.8 g2.9 g4.2 g
100 g534 kcal18.3 g28.9 g42.2 g

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Flax Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (10 g)
Calories534 kcal53 kcal
Protein18.3 g1.8 g
Carbohydrates28.9 g2.9 g
Fat42.2 g4.2 g
Fibre27.3 g2.7 g
Sugar1.6 g0.2 g
Sodium30 mg3 mg
Calcium255 mg26 mg
Iron5.7 mg0.6 mg
Potassium813 mg81 mg
Vitamin C0.6 mg0.1 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Flax Seeds healthy?

  • ●Flax Seeds is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 534 kcal per 100 g. About 20% of its calories come from carbs, 13% from protein and 67% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (10 g) already adds 53 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.8 g in 1 tbsp (10 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (27.3 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (10 g) (53 kcal) takes about 11 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Flax Seeds: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Flax Seeds?

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One serving of Flax Seeds, 1 tbsp (10 g), has roughly 53 calories, with 1.8 g protein, 2.9 g carbohydrates, 4.2 g fat and 2.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Flax Seeds?

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100 g of Flax Seeds has 534 kcal, with 18.3 g protein, 28.9 g carbs, 42.2 g fat, 27.3 g fibre and 1.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Flax Seeds?

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Flax Seeds has 18.3 g protein per 100 g (1.8 g in 1 tbsp (10 g)). Protein provides about 13% of its calories.

Is Flax Seeds good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 534 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (10 g) adds 53 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Flax Seeds?

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Burning roughly 53 kcal takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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