Flaxseed
Packaged product Nødder og frø Linwoods
Flaxseed contains 525 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 76 % of its calories come from fat, with 19 % from protein and 5 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nødder og frø on FoodFactly (520 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 156 % of the Daily Value for kobber, 108 % of the Daily Value for mangan and 102 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 525 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41 g | 53 % |
| Saturated fat L | 5 g | 25 % |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 80 mg | 3 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6,5 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 20,5 g | 73 % |
| Total sugars L | 1,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 23 g | 46 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0,6 mg | 0,7 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,31 mg | 2 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1,2 mg | 102 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,2 mg | 15 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3,1 mg | 19 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,99 mg | 20 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,63 mg | 37 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 93,7 µg | 23 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 190 mg | 15 % |
| Jern L | 8,5 mg | 47 % |
| Magnesium L | 310 mg | 74 % |
| Phosphor L | 595 mg | 48 % |
| Kalium L | 710 mg | 15 % |
| Zink L | 5,5 mg | 50 % |
| Kobber L | 1,4 mg | 156 % |
| Mangan L | 2,5 mg | 108 % |
| Selen L | 28 µg | 51 % |
| Jod L | 0,5 µg | 0,3 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19 %
- Carbohydrates 5 %
- Fat 76 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein23 gin the top quarter of nødder og frø (median 22 g)
- Fiber20,5 gin the lowest quarter of nødder og frø (median 26,4 g)
- Sugars1,5 gin the top quarter of nødder og frø (median 1 g)
- Fat41 gabove the median for nødder og frø (median 40,8 g)
- Saturated fat5 gabove the median for nødder og frø (median 4,4 g)
- Sodium80 mgin the top quarter of nødder og frø (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 26 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18: 3 n-3) L | 16,7 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) L | 4,3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 5,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Flaxseed 100%
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Flaxseed?
100 g of Flaxseed has 525 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g): about 105 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4,6 g in serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nødder og frø, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 6,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20,5 g of fiber and 1,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are kobber (156 % DV), mangan (108 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (102 % DV), magnesium (74 % DV) and selen (51 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 10. september 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5016887004647. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 10. september 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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