Chia
Packaged product Nüsse und Samen
Chia contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 3 Tbsp, 32 g (32 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 54 % of its calories come from fat, with 34 % from carbohydrates and 12 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Nüsse und Samen on FoodFactly, where the median is 442 kcal per 100 g across 727 products.
100 g provides 62 % of the Daily Value for Eisen, 52 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 48 % of the Daily Value for Calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 31,2 g | 40 % |
| Saturated fat L | 3,1 g | 16 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 16 mg | 0,7 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 43,8 g | 16 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 37,5 g | 134 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 15,6 g | 31 % |
| Vitamin A L | 469 µg | 52 % |
| Vitamin C L | 15 mg | 17 % |
| Calcium L | 625 mg | 48 % |
| Eisen L | 11,2 mg | 62 % |
% 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 12 %
- Carbohydrates 34 %
- Fat 54 %
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
- Protein15,6 gbelow the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 16,7 g)
- Fiber37,5 gin the top quarter of Nüsse und Samen (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Nüsse und Samen (median 1,4 g)
- Fat31,2 gabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 28,6 g)
- Saturated fat3,1 gabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 0,9 g)
- Sodium16 mgabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 4,6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IE L | 1.560 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 15,6 g | 15,6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43,8 g | 43,8 g |
| Fat | 31,3 g | 31,2 g |
| Fiber | 37,5 g | 37,5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 16 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0856220004034
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp (32 g)
- Category
- Samen
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
100% pure natural salvia hispanica l.
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 Chia?
100 g of Chia has 500 kcal. Serving, 3 Tbsp, 32 g (32 g): about 160 kcal.
Is Chia high in protein?
Chia contains 15,6 g of protein per 100 g (31 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in Serving, 3 Tbsp, 32 g (32 g). About 12 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Nüsse und Samen, that is below the median (median 16,7 g).
How many carbs are in Chia?
Chia has 43,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 37,5 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chia?
Chia contains 31,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,1 g is saturated (16 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chia contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (62 % DV), Vitamin A (52 % DV), Calcium (48 % DV) and Vitamin C (17 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chia?
100 g contains 16 mg of sodium, 0,7 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. April 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1944175. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 11. März 2018. Imported 6. November 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0856220004034. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. April 2020. Imported 7. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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