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Chia Seed

Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Mamma Chia

Chia Seed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g) provides about 60 kcal.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (462 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for calcium and 46% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Chia Seed by Mamma Chia, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
500kcal per 100 g
25 gprotein
33.3 gcarbohydrates
33.3 gfat
60kcal in serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 kcal
Total fat L 33.3 g 43%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 33.3 g 12%
Dietary fiber L 33.3 g 119%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 25 g 50%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 633 mg49%
Iron L 8.3 mg46%
Potassium L 408 mg9%

% 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: 25%Fat: 56%500kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 19%
  • Carbohydrates 25%
  • Fat 56%

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

Calcium49%Iron46%Potassium9%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein25 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
  • Fiber33.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
  • Fat33.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 30.6 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.5 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 500 kcal500 kcal
Protein 25 g25 g
Carbohydrates 33.3 g33.3 g
Fat 33.3 g33.3 g
Fiber 33.3 g33.3 g
Sugars n/a0 g
Sodium 0 mg0 mg

Product details

Brand
Mamma Chia
Barcode
0856516002331
Quantity
12 oz
Label serving
1 portion (12 g)
Category
Seeds
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Organic chia seeds

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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2628698. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 24, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0856516002331. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "CHIA SEED". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chia Seed?

100 g of Chia Seed has 500 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g): about 60 kcal.

Is Chia Seed high in protein?

Chia Seed contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).

How many carbs are in Chia Seed?

Chia Seed has 33.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Chia Seed?

Chia Seed contains 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Chia Seed contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (49% DV) and iron (46% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Chia Seed?

100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 26, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.