Nuts & seeds

Linseed: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 534 kcal, 18 g protein, 1.6 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 10 g) provides about 53 kcal.

Amount
Energy

53 kcal

223 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.8 g · 14%
Carbohydrates0.2 g · 1%
Fat4.2 g · 74%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 10 g
Energy2,234 kJ / 534 kcal223 kJ / 53 kcal
Fat42 g4.2 g
of which saturates3.7 g0.4 g
Carbohydrate1.6 g0.2 g
of which sugars1.6 g0.2 g
Fibre27 g2.7 g
Protein18 g1.8 g
Salt0.08 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in linseed?

534 kcal (2,234 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (10 g) provides about 53 kcal.

How much fat is in linseed?

42 g fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g saturates. 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 4.2 g.

How much protein is in linseed?

18 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (10 g) has about 1.8 g. That is 14% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Seeds, flaxseed”, FDC ID 169414. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

Give it a try.

Free to download – for iPhone and Android.

Free to download. Try Pro free for 7 days, then from €6.67 a month (€79.99 billed yearly). Cancel anytime.