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Seeds (flaxseed) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.4 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 13% · 18.3 g
Carbs 20% · 28.9 g
Fat 67% · 42.2 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 1.6 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Seeds (flaxseed) · per 100 g
Calories534
Total Fat 42.2 g54% DV
Saturated Fat 3.7 g18% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 30 mg1% DV
Total Carbs 28.9 g11% DV
Fiber 27.3 g98% DV
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 18.3 g37% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 255 mg · Iron 5.7 mg · Potassium 813 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 534 |
| 1 tbsp, whole | 10 g | 55 |
| 1 cup, whole | 168 g | 897.1 |
| 1 tbsp, ground | 7 g | 37.4 |
| 1 tsp, whole | 3 g | 18.2 |
| 1 tsp, ground | 3 g | 13.4 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Seeds (flaxseed)?
Seeds (flaxseed) has 534 calories per 100 grams, which is about 55 calories per 1 tbsp, whole.
How much protein is in Seeds (flaxseed)?
Seeds (flaxseed) has 18.3 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Seeds (flaxseed) keto-friendly?
Seeds (flaxseed) has 1.6 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Seeds (flaxseed) vegan?
Seeds (flaxseed) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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