Flax Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds GIANT EAGLE
Flax Seed contains 548 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 Tbsp (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 nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 378 kcal per 100 g across 217 products.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for iron, 19% of the Daily Value for potassium and 15% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| 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 | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19.4 g | 39% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 194 mg | 15% |
| Iron L | 6.5 mg | 36% |
| Potassium L | 871 mg | 19% |
% 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 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 14 g)
- Fiber25.8 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 8.5 g)
- Fat35.5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 0 g)
- Sodium32 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 0 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- GIANT EAGLE
- Barcode
- 0030034946906
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp
- Category
- Other Grains & Seeds
Ingredients
FLAX 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Flax Seed?
100 g of Flax Seed has 548 kcal. 3 Tbsp (31 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Flax Seed high in protein?
Flax Seed contains 19.4 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 3 Tbsp (31 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 14 g).
How many carbs are in Flax Seed?
Flax Seed 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 Flax Seed?
Flax Seed 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 Flax Seed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (36% DV), potassium (19% DV) and calcium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flax Seed?
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 May 15, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 2600539. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 15, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "FLAX SEED". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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