Flaxseed
Packaged product Nüsse und Samen
Flaxseed contains 548 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 3 Tbsp, 31 g (31 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 61 % of its calories come from fat, with 25 % from carbohydrates and 15 % 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 378 kcal per 100 g across 500 products.
100 g provides 32 % of the Daily Value for Eisen and 15 % 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 | 548 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35,5 g | 46 % |
| Saturated fat L | 3,2 g | 16 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 32 mg | 1 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 32,3 g | 12 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 25,8 g | 92 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 19,4 g | 39 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 194 mg | 15 % |
| Eisen L | 5,8 mg | 32 % |
% 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 15 %
- Carbohydrates 25 %
- Fat 61 %
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
- Protein19,4 gabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 14,6 g)
- Fiber25,8 gin the top quarter of Nüsse und Samen (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Nüsse und Samen (median 0,59 g)
- Fat35,5 gabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 6,4 g)
- Saturated fat3,2 gabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 0 g)
- Sodium32 mgabove the median for Nüsse und Samen (median 2,3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 8,1 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 22,6 g |
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 | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 548 kcal | 548 kcal |
| Protein | 19,4 g | 19,4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32,3 g | 32,3 g |
| Fat | 35,5 g | 35,5 g |
| Fiber | 25,8 g | 25,8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 32 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0039978024206
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp (31 g)
- Category
- Samen
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Whole flaxseed.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flaxseed Bob's Red Mill | 548 | 19,4 g | 32,3 g | 35,5 g |
| Garlic Green Peas Zhongshan Kaxing | 548 | 8 g | 52 g | 20 g |
| Mélange de graines Rapunzel | 549 | 23 g | 22 g | 39 g |
| Kerne-Mix Rapunzel | 549 | 23 g | 22 g | 39 g |
| Mix classico senza glutine Nuova Terra | 549 | 21 g | 7,8 g | 43,4 g |
| Mélanges de graines Morga | 549 | 27 g | 7 g | 44 g |
| Organic flax seeds One Degree Organic Foods | 550 | 20 g | 30 g | 40 g |
| Whole flax seed Sugar 'N Spice Inc. | 550 | 20 g | 30 g | 40 g |
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 548 kcal. Serving, 3 Tbsp, 31 g (31 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 19,4 g of protein per 100 g (39 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in Serving, 3 Tbsp, 31 g (31 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Nüsse und Samen, that is above the median (median 14,6 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 32,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 25,8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 35,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,2 g is saturated (16 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (32 % DV) and Calcium (15 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 32 mg of sodium, 1 % 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 2632589. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. August 2023. Imported 6. November 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0039978024206. 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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