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Chia seeds

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Calories
486kcal
Protein
16.54g
Protein / 100 kcal
3.4g
Total fat
30.74g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Chia seeds is a nuts & seeds food. A 100 g edible portion provides 486 calories, 16.5 g of protein, 42.1 g of carbohydrate and 30.7 g of fat. That works out to 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros511 kcal
  • Protein16.54 g · 12.9%
  • Carbs42.12 g · 33%
  • Fat30.74 g · 54.1%

Where Chia seeds ranks

Nutrition

3.4 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    486 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    16.54 g
    33%
  • Carbohydrate
    42.12 g
    15%
  • Fiber
    34.4 g
    123%
  • Total sugars
    —
  • Total fat
    30.74 g
    39%
  • Saturated fat
    3.33 g
    17%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    16 mg
    1%
  • Potassium
    407 mg
    9%
  • Calcium
    631 mg
    49%
  • Iron
    7.72 mg
    43%
  • Magnesium
    335 mg
    80%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    1.6 mg
    2%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 486 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 16.5 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 42.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 30.7 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 34.4 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
Is Chia seeds high in protein?
Chia seeds provides 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories — a relatively low protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Chia seeds keto-friendly?
Chia seeds has 42.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto plan (per 100 g).
Is Chia seeds vegan?
Yes — Chia seeds contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
Is Chia seeds vegetarian?
Yes — Chia seeds is vegetarian.
Is Chia seeds gluten-free?
Yes — Chia seeds contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Chia seeds dairy-free?
Yes — Chia seeds contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
What is a serving size of Chia seeds?
A common serving of Chia seeds is 1 undetermined oz (about 28 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.