Chia seeds: calories and nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 486 kcal, 17 g protein, 7.7 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 12 g) provides about 58 kcal.
Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | per 100 g | 1 tbsp · 12 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,034 kJ / 486 kcal | 244 kJ / 58 kcal |
| Fat | 31 g | 3.7 g |
| of which saturates | 3.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 0.9 g |
| of which sugars | – | – |
| Fibre | 34 g | 4.1 g |
| Protein | 17 g | 2.0 g |
| Salt | 0.04 g | < 0.01 g |
Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chia seeds?
486 kcal (2,034 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (12 g) provides about 58 kcal.
How much fat is in chia seeds?
31 g fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g saturates. 1 tbsp (12 g) has about 3.7 g.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
17 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (12 g) has about 2.0 g. That is 15% of the energy.
Compared
Calories per 100 g or 100 ml in Nuts & seeds.
Source and notes
Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.
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